明 張祐 萬古春風圖 軸|Spring Breeze of Myriad Pasts
The Met
Artist: Zhang You(Chinese, active mid 15th century)
Date: mid-15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 61 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (156.8 x 69.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 102 1/4 x 34 3/4 in. (259.7 x 88.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 102 1/4 x 38 in. (259.7 x 96.5 cm)
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, gnarled flowering tree branch cascades down a vertical scroll with light blossoms
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting features a dark, gnarled tree branch against a muted brownish-tan background. The main branch originates from the upper right corner, extending downwards and curving towards the left before splitting into several thinner, cascading branches. These smaller branches descend almost to the bottom edge of the scroll, creating an elongated, curving form. Numerous small, light-colored blossoms dot the branches, appearing as clusters of tiny circles. The branches are rendered with varying shades of dark ink, giving them a textured appearance with visible brushstrokes. In the upper right quadrant, vertical lines of dark calligraphic text are visible, followed by a small, rectangular red seal.
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