清 王鑑 倣黃公望秋山圖 軸 紙本|Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang
The Met
Artist: Wang Jian(Chinese, 1609–1677/88)
Date: dated 1657
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 45 5/8 x 22 1/8 in. (115.9 x 56.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 103 1/4 x 29 in. (262.3 x 73.7 cm) Overall with rollers: 103 1/4 x 32 1/2 in. (262.3 x 82.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Towering ink wash landscape with mountains, trees, waterfalls, buildings, and a river
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting depicts a vast, intricate mountainous landscape rendered in shades of black and gray on a light background. The composition is dominated by towering, craggy mountains that rise from the bottom to the top of the composition. In the upper section, multiple peaks are visible, with numerous small buildings, some with sloped roofs, nestled into the slopes and on the summits. Some mountain faces show distinct, textured brushstrokes suggesting rock formations and crevices, while others are smoother, indicating distance or mist. Calligraphy in vertical lines and several red square seals are present in the upper right and left corners of the painting. The middle ground features a deep valley, with a prominent, lighter vertical streak in the center suggesting a waterfall or a misty void. Dense clusters of trees, primarily pines with their distinctive needle-like foliage, are scattered across the mountain slopes and along the valley floor. Small paths or steps are visible winding up some of the steeper inclines. In the foreground, the landscape opens slightly to reveal a river or stream flowing horizontally across the bottom, spanned by several small bridges. More buildings are situated along the riverbanks and among the abundant trees, which include both tall, slender deciduous trees and more pines. Large boulders and rocks are distributed throughout the lower section, contributing to the rugged appearance of the terrain.
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