明 李流芳 疏林小景 扇|Figure standing in a grove of trees
The Met
Artist: Li Liufang(Chinese, 1575–1629)
Date: 1613
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper
Dimensions: 7 7/32 x 21 7/8 in. (18.4 x 55.6 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink landscape on a fan: trees, figures, and a small tiered structure on a hill
Detailed Description
This fan-shaped painting features a landscape rendered in black ink on a light brown paper background. The composition is dominated by a curved ground plane that rises slightly in the center, forming a low hill. Numerous trees, varying in height and density, are scattered across this elevated ground. Many trees have slender trunks and bare branches, while others show sparse, delicate foliage. On the left side, a few trees stand on a gently sloping area with some textured ink washes suggesting ground cover. In the central area, a cluster of taller trees frames a small, multi-tiered, tower-like structure with a pointed top. To the right of this structure, two small figures are depicted: one appears to be seated on the ground, and the other stands facing right, wearing a long robe. Further to the right, more trees with sparse branches extend towards the edge of the fan. The far right side of the painting contains a vertical block of black calligraphic text, followed by a square red seal impression below it. The ink tones range from light washes to darker, more defined strokes, creating depth and texture.
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