清 戴熙 仿古山水四屏 軸|Landscapes after old masters
The Met
Artist: Dai Xi(Chinese, 1801–1860)
Date: mid-19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Set of four hanging scrolls; ink on gold-flecked paper
Dimensions: 52 1/8 x 13 3/8 in. (132.4 x 34 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Four vertical landscape paintings showing mountains, rivers, trees, and small structures
Detailed Description
Four vertical paintings, presented side-by-side, each on a light tan or beige ground. The images are rendered in shades of black and grey, creating a monochromatic appearance. Each panel features vertical lines of black text in its upper section. The leftmost panel shows a wide river or lake winding through a valley, with distant mountains in the upper left. On the right, a steep, textured cliff face descends towards the water. The foreground features a bank with several bare, gnarled trees and sparse brush. The second panel on the left is dominated by a towering, craggy mountain range in the upper half, displaying intricate rocky textures. Below these peaks, smaller hills and valleys are visible, with faint indications of small structures nestled within the landscape. The lower section shows rocky ground with minimal vegetation. The third panel presents a scene with mountains in the background and a misty or watery expanse in the mid-ground. In the lower right, a small, thatched-roof hut or pavilion is situated among bare, spindly trees and scattered rocks. The foreground consists of rocky terrain and sparse ground cover. The rightmost panel features a prominent, textured mountain range on the right side, with peaks receding into the distance on the left. A body of water or a wide valley runs through the mid-ground, bordered by trees and rocky banks. The foreground is composed of rocky ground with several pine-like trees and other vegetation, and a small bridge or path is discernible near the bottom.
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