南宋 趙孟堅 水仙圖 卷|Narcissus
The Met
Artist: Zhao Mengjian(Chinese, 1199–before 1267)
Date: mid-13th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 13 1/16 in. × 12 ft. 3 1/4 in. (33.2 × 374 cm) Overall with mounting: 13 7/16 in. × 32 ft. 7 3/16 in. (34.1 × 993.6 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of The Dillon Fund, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome drawing of delicate flowers with central cups amidst long, overlapping leaves
Detailed Description
A monochrome artwork, rendered in shades of gray and sepia, depicts a dense field of flowering plants, filling the entire composition in a close-up view without a visible horizon or sky. Long, slender leaves dominate the lower and middle sections, overlapping extensively to create a layered, textured effect. These leaves vary in tone from light gray to darker sepia, suggesting depth and form, with some curving gracefully and others appearing more upright. Scattered throughout the upper half of the image and peeking through the foliage are numerous small, delicate flowers. Each flower features multiple light-toned petals surrounding a distinct, slightly darker central cup or corona. The flowers are depicted from various angles; some are fully open and clearly visible, while others are partially obscured by the surrounding leaves. Their lighter rendering provides a contrast against the darker foliage and the uniform, light sepia background, which serves as the backdrop for the dense plant life.
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