Untitled
The Met
Artist: Wang Wei|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 699–759)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 80 3/16 in. (26.7 x 203.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Lehman, 1945
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Rugged mountains, a winding river, and scattered trees in muted earth tones fill a panoramic landscape
Detailed Description
A horizontal landscape is primarily rendered in shades of brown, ochre, and muted green. A vast mountain range dominates the scene, extending across the entire width of the image. In the foreground and mid-ground, large, rugged mountains rise, their surfaces textured with lighter highlights and darker shadows, suggesting contours and valleys. On the left, a prominent mountain slope features clusters of dark green, pine-like trees. A winding body of water, possibly a river or lake, flows through the middle of the composition, reflecting the subdued tones of the surroundings. Along its banks and on the lower mountain slopes, various trees are scattered, some with full canopies and others appearing more sparse or bare. In the background, numerous smaller, pointed mountain peaks recede into the distance. On the right side, a large, craggy mountain face descends, with faint indications of paths or trails winding down its slopes. The overall palette is subdued.
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