Untitled
The Met
Artist: Ni Yuanlu(Chinese, 1593–1644)
Date: 16th–mid-17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 51 1/2 x 17 7/8 in. (130.8 x 45.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 86 3/4 x 25 3/8 in. (220.3 x 64.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 86 3/4 x 28 3/8 in. (220.3 x 72.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash painting of a tall, slender, irregularly shaped rock on light brown paper with calligraphy
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting on light brown paper depicts a tall, slender, dark gray rock, centrally placed and extending almost the full height of the paper. The rock's form is highly irregular, characterized by undulating, bulbous shapes and a textured, porous appearance. Darker ink defines its contours and crevices, while lighter washes fill its interior, suggesting depth and volume. The uppermost section of the rock is a rounded, somewhat pointed mass that leans slightly to the left. Below this, the form narrows before expanding into a wider, more complex middle section with multiple lobes and indentations. Towards the bottom, the rock appears to twist and stack, forming more defined horizontal layers. The background is a plain, unadorned light brown. In the upper right corner, three vertical lines of black calligraphy are present. The first line reads "不暇不說", the second "特雪峰水", and the third "元珍". Below this text are two red square seals. In the lower left corner, two red square seals are stacked vertically. Two additional smaller red square seals are visible on the right side, positioned near the middle of the rock's height.
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