元 王蒙 素庵圖 軸|Simple Retreat
The Met
Artist: Wang Meng(Chinese, ca. 1308–1385)
Date: ca. 1370
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 53 3/4 × 17 5/8 in. (136.5 × 44.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 8 ft. 5 1/4 in. × 24 3/4 in. (257.2 × 62.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 8 ft. 5 1/4 in. × 28 11/16 in. (257.2 × 72.9 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Oscar L. Tang Family, 2012
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A towering, craggy mountain with waterfalls, dense trees, a winding river, and small buildings
Detailed Description
A towering, craggy mountain landscape dominates the upper half of the image. Its massive, dark surface is textured with numerous brushstrokes, suggesting rock formations and sparse vegetation. Two thin, white waterfalls cascade down the mountain's face. In the upper right, faint, dark calligraphy is visible. The middle ground features dense, dark green trees, possibly pines, with some areas showing reddish-brown foliage, particularly on the right side. Below the trees, a winding river or stream flows from the middle towards the bottom, its banks lined with dark, irregular rocks. On the left side of the river, nestled among the trees, are several small buildings with light-colored walls and dark, tiled roofs. A small bridge or pathway connects parts of these structures. Tiny figures are discernible near the buildings and along the riverbank, one appearing to cross a path. The overall palette consists of muted greens, browns, and grays, with touches of white for the waterfalls and light-colored buildings.
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