清 張宗蒼 山水 冊 紙本|Miniature landscapes
The Met
Artist: Zhang Zongcang(Chinese, 1686–1756)
Date: datable to 1751–54
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 1 7/16 x 1 3/4 in. (3.7 x 4.4 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark, textured rocks and bamboo stalks with leaves on a light background, with text and red seals
Detailed Description
An ink wash painting features a prominent, dark rock formation on the left, rendered with varying shades of black and gray. The rock has a rugged, textured appearance with jagged edges and a sense of depth created by darker washes. Emerging from behind and around this rock, and extending towards the right, are several bamboo stalks. These stalks are thin and vertical, with clusters of dark, pointed leaves branching out. The leaves are depicted with quick, sharp brushstrokes. The background is a plain, light off-white, providing a stark contrast to the dark ink work. In the upper left quadrant, a vertical column of black calligraphic text is visible. Below this text, two square red seals are stamped, one above the other, adding a touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic scene. The artwork depicts a natural landscape scene, featuring a heavy rock mass and delicate bamboo.
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