明 藍瑛 紅友圖 軸|Red Friend
The Met
Artist: Lan Ying(Chinese, 1585–1664)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 58 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. (148.9 x 47.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 85 3/4 x 25 5/8 in. (217.8 x 65.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 85 3/4 x 29 in. (217.8 x 73.7 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, in honor of Douglas Dillon, 1979
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tall, slender, porous rock formation rendered in ink and wash on a vertical scroll
Detailed Description
A vertical ink and wash painting on a light, off-white paper depicts a single, elongated rock formation. The rock dominates the central axis of the composition, rising from a slightly wider base at the bottom and tapering gently towards its irregular top. Its form is highly contorted and organic, characterized by numerous large and small holes that perforate its body, creating a sense of depth and lightness. The edges of the rock are jagged and uneven, defined by strong black ink outlines and textured strokes. The rock is rendered with a pale, reddish-brown or pinkish wash, applied unevenly to suggest volume and a weathered texture. Darker black ink strokes provide shading within the crevices and along the contours, emphasizing its three-dimensional quality. The background is a plain, unadorned light beige or off-white. In the upper left quadrant, vertical lines of black calligraphic text are present, accompanied by two square red seals positioned below the text. In the lower right corner of the painting, two more square red seals are visible.
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