清 倣髡殘 蒸嵐昏巒圖 軸|Wooded Mountains at Dusk
The Met
Artist: Kuncan(Chinese, 1612–1673)
Date: dated 1666
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 49 1/2 × 24 in. (125.7 × 61 cm) Overall with mounting: 8 ft. 5 1/4 in. × 31 5/8 in. (257.2 × 80.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 8 ft. 5 1/4 in. × 34 3/4 in. (257.2 × 88.3 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical ink and wash landscape painting depicting towering mountains, dense trees, mist, and small structures
Detailed Description
This vertical ink and wash painting depicts a vast, misty mountain landscape, rendered primarily in shades of black, grey, and brown, with subtle reddish-brown and light green accents. The composition is dense with natural forms, rising from a body of water in the foreground to towering peaks in the background. In the lower section, a body of water, possibly a river or lake, stretches across the width, with dark, rocky banks. A small, solitary figure, dressed in light clothing, is visible crossing the water on what appears to be stepping stones or a low bridge, moving towards the right. Dense clusters of trees, some with gnarled, reddish-brown trunks and dark green foliage, line the banks and extend up the lower slopes. Mid-ground features include more undulating hills and a prominent, flat-topped cliff on the left, partially obscured by swirling mist. Several small buildings with dark, sloped roofs are nestled among the trees and hills, particularly on the right side. The mist becomes more pervasive in the middle, creating a soft, atmospheric separation between the foreground and the distant peaks. The upper half of the painting is dominated by dramatic, rugged mountains that rise steeply. These peaks are heavily textured with ink strokes, suggesting rock formations and dense vegetation. Multiple waterfalls cascade down the mountain faces, appearing as thin, light streaks. Small, intricate structures, possibly pavilions or temples, are perched high on the mountain ledges and peaks, almost blending into the natural contours. The very top of the painting shows the highest peaks partially enveloped in mist. A block of vertical script is present in the upper left quadrant, rendered in black ink, with a small red seal below it. Another red seal is visible in the lower right corner.
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