明 佚名 舊傳夏珪 長江萬里圖 卷 (前半) |First half of Ten Thousand Li of the Yangzi River
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: late 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 23 3/8 in. × 17 ft. 1 3/8 in. (59.4 × 521.7 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape with towering mountains, mist, traditional buildings, and small figures on a winding path
Detailed Description
A monochrome ink wash landscape painting depicts a vast mountainous scene rendered in shades of black and grey on a light, warm-toned background. The composition features multiple layers of mountains receding into the distance, suggesting depth. In the upper portion, distant, hazy mountains with soft outlines are partially obscured by mist. The mid-ground is dominated by darker, more defined mountains with rugged textures, particularly on the left and central areas. Nestled among these mountains, primarily in the upper-right quadrant, are several multi-tiered buildings with distinct roofs. One prominent building with multiple roofs sits on a ridge, partially enveloped by mist, with a smaller building visible below it. A winding path can be seen traversing the mountain slopes. The foreground features closer, darker mountains and numerous trees with detailed foliage, particularly along the left and right edges. In the lower-left, a group of three small figures walk along a path. In the lower-right, a small, single-story building with a dark roof is situated among trees. Lighter washes of ink create a misty effect throughout the scene.
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