清 佚名 臨袁江瞻園圖 卷|View of a Garden Villa
The Met
Artist: Yuan Jiang(active ca.1680–ca.1730)
Date: 18th century (?)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 20 1/2 x 116 1/8 in. (52.1 x 295 cm) Overall with mounting: 256 5/8 x 24 7/8 in. (651.8 x 63.2 cm)
Credit Line: From the P. Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Family Collection, Gift of Constance Tang Fong, in honor of her mother, Mrs. P. Y. Tang, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape painting with mountains, a large body of water, and many buildings with tiered roofs
Detailed Description
The artwork is a wide, horizontal ink wash painting, primarily rendered in shades of grey, black, and muted beige, depicting an expansive and intricate landscape. The composition is divided horizontally by a large, calm body of water that stretches across the middle ground. In the upper half, a vast range of mountains and hills dominates the background, particularly on the left side, where they are densely covered with trees. The mountains feature textured brushstrokes, suggesting rocky formations and lush foliage. Mist or clouds are subtly depicted in the distant upper right, softening the mountain outlines. Along the upper edge of the water, on the left, a small, multi-tiered pagoda with a dark, pointed roof is nestled among trees and rocks. Further to the right, several smaller pavilions and a red-accented bridge are visible along the water's edge, integrated into the rocky landscape. In the upper right quadrant, a prominent multi-story building with a dark, tiled roof and open balconies stands on a raised area, surrounded by trees and other structures. The lower half of the painting features a complex of buildings, closer to the viewer. These structures have dark, sweeping roofs, enclosed courtyards, and connecting walkways. Details of interiors are visible through open windows and doorways, showing furniture and figures. Weeping willow trees and other varied foliage are scattered throughout these courtyards and along the lower edge of the water. The overall scene depicts a large complex of buildings and natural elements, including trees and water.
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