南宋 馬遠 高士觀瀑圖 冊頁 絹本|Scholar viewing a waterfall
The Met
Artist: Ma Yuan(Chinese, active ca. 1190–1225)
Date: late 12th–early 13th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 9 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (25.1 x 26 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of The Dillon Fund, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two figures by a waterfall and large pine tree in a monochrome landscape painting
Detailed Description
A monochrome landscape painting on a light brown ground shows figures and natural elements. In the upper left, a large, dark, gnarled tree with numerous pine-like needles extends its branches across the top and upper left quadrant of the composition. Its trunk is thick and textured, rooted near the left edge. Below the tree, a narrow, light-colored waterfall descends vertically, emerging from behind the foliage. In the lower center, two figures are positioned amidst dark, jagged rock formations. The more prominent figure, dressed in a light-colored, flowing robe, stands on a dark rocky outcrop, facing slightly right and looking downwards. Behind this figure, a smaller figure, wearing darker clothing, stands on a small, light-colored bridge or path that spans a narrow gap near the base of the waterfall. The foreground and midground are characterized by dark, textured rock formations and sparse, dark vegetation. In the background and extending to the right, faint, dark, undulating hills recede into the distance, blending into the light brown background. Several red square seals are stamped vertically in the middle right portion of the painting. The entire piece is rendered in shades of black and dark brown ink, with subtle lighter tones used for the figures' robes and the cascading water, all set against the warm, light brown hue of the ground.
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