清 張上龢 山水 軸|Landscape
The Met
Artist: Zhang Shanghe(Chinese, 1839–1916)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 51 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (131.4 x 41.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical ink wash landscape painting depicting mountains, trees, water, and small houses with calligraphy
Detailed Description
This vertical ink wash painting depicts a mountainous landscape with water, trees, and dwellings, rendered in shades of black ink on a light-colored ground. The composition is structured in three main horizontal registers, moving from top to bottom. The uppermost section is dominated by a towering, centrally placed mountain peak, flanked by smaller, receding mountains on either side. These mountains are characterized by numerous short, parallel brushstrokes that create a textured, almost rippled surface. In the upper left quadrant, a block of vertical text is visible, read from right to left in five columns: "姚黃古華章", "官姚", "竹石", "雅鹿", "張士敏". Several red square seals are placed below these columns. Below the mountains, a body of water extends horizontally across the middle ground. On the left bank, a dense cluster of tall, slender trees with full foliage rises from the hills. On the right bank, several small, simple houses with dark, gabled roofs are nestled among the undulating hills. A small, arched bridge spans a narrow channel on the far right, connecting two landforms. The lowest section of the painting features a wider expanse of water in the foreground, bordered by rolling hills. On the left, a group of trees with varying foliage, some appearing bare and others with lighter, more open leaves, stands on a gentle slope. To the right, another cluster of small houses with dark roofs is situated on a flatter area near the water's edge. The hills in the foreground are rendered with lighter ink washes and fewer detailed strokes compared to the more prominent mountains above. A small red square seal is visible in the lower left corner of this section. The entire piece utilizes a range of ink tones to create depth and define the various elements of the landscape.
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