清 李寅 高閣觀瀑圖 軸|Viewing a waterfall from a mountain pavilion
The Met
Artist: Li Yin(Chinese, active second half of the 17th–early 18th century)
Date: 1700
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 87 3/4 × 44 3/4 in. (222.9 × 113.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 47 3/4 in. (313.7 × 121.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 10 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 52 in. (313.7 × 132.1 cm)
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, in memory of Maitland F. Griggs, 1981
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Towering mountains, a multi-tiered building, and trees shrouded in mist in a vertical landscape
Detailed Description
A vertical landscape appears in muted tones, primarily shades of brown, gray, and dark green, against a light tan background. The upper portion of the scene is dominated by towering, craggy mountains, depicted with dark outlines and lighter washes, their peaks receding into a pervasive light-colored mist that fills the mid-ground. In the upper left corner, a vertical column of dark, calligraphic text is visible. Below the main mountain range, on a lower, tree-covered slope, a multi-tiered building with a dark, ornate roof and lighter walls is nestled. Various trees are scattered throughout the scene; some have dark green foliage, while others, particularly around the building and in the foreground, display reddish-brown leaves. A prominent, gnarled tree branch extends from the left side, reaching over the building. The lower right portion of the scene features rocky formations and a winding body of water or path, defined by dark outlines and lighter washes. A light, hazy atmosphere created by the mist pervades the entire scene.
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