清 倣弘仁 幽谷泉聲圖 軸|The Sound of Spring in a Lonely Valley
The Met
Artist: Hongren(Chinese, 1610–1664)
Date: 1661
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 40 1/2 × 16 1/8 in. (102.9 × 41 cm) Overall with mounting: 76 1/2 in. × 22 in. (194.3 × 55.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 76 1/2 × 24 1/2 in. (194.3 × 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink wash painting showing a towering mountainous landscape with trees, buildings, and calligraphy
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting on light-toned paper shows a towering mountainous landscape rendered in shades of black and gray. Steep, jagged mountains dominate the composition, rising from the lower third to near the top of the frame. Their surfaces are textured with fine lines and varying ink washes, forming rocky cliffs and crevices. In the lower left and center, several tall, slender trees with mostly bare branches stand, their dark trunks contrasting with the lighter background. Further up, smaller, denser trees, possibly pines, are scattered on mountain ledges and peaks. In the lower-middle section, among the mountains and trees, several small buildings with sloped roofs are clustered together. A faint path or stream appears to lead towards them. The upper reaches of the mountains are rendered with lighter washes. In the upper right quadrant, two blocks of vertical calligraphy are visible in black ink, accompanied by several small red seals. Another red seal is present in the lower left corner.
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