清 方士庶 山水圖 軸|Landscape
The Met
Artist: Fang Shishu(Chinese, 1692–1751)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 26 7/8 x 18 1/4 in. (68.3 x 46.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 95 7/8 x 24 7/8 in. (243.5 x 63.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 95 7/8 x 29 in. (243.5 x 73.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochromatic ink wash painting of towering mountains, a winding river, dense trees, and buildings
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical ink wash landscape painting, rendered in shades of black and gray on a light, off-white background. The upper left corner features a block of vertical calligraphy in black ink, accompanied by several small red square seals. Large, textured mountains rise from the midground to the upper right. These mountains are depicted with varied brushstrokes, suggesting rocky surfaces and dense foliage, with some peaks appearing softened by mist or distance. A wide body of water, possibly a river or lake, winds horizontally across the midground, with smaller, tree-covered hills on its far bank. Several small boats are visible on the water. In the foreground and midground, dense clusters of trees, rendered with intricate brushwork, cover the slopes and valleys. Small buildings with sloped roofs are nestled among the trees and on the lower mountain slopes, particularly on the right side and near the water's edge. A small bridge crosses a stream or narrow section of water in the lower left.
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