Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 66 3/4 × 40 7/8 in. (169.5 × 103.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 8 ft. 11 1/4 in. × 46 3/4 in. (272.4 × 118.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 8 ft. 11 1/4 in. × 48 3/4 in. (272.4 × 123.8 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A multi-tiered building complex on a hillside overlooking a lake with mountains and boats
Detailed Description
A large architectural complex dominates a panoramic landscape, situated on a hillside. In the upper left, rugged, dark mountains with textured peaks rise, showing faint outlines of small structures and figures. Below these mountains, a wide body of water, likely a lake or river, stretches across the middle ground. Two small boats, each carrying a few figures, are visible on the water, moving towards the right. The far shore of the water features smaller hills, scattered trees, and a few modest buildings. The dominant feature is a multi-story building complex situated on a steep, tree-covered hillside on the right side. The main structure is a grand, tiered building with multiple dark, ornate roofs and lighter walls, featuring balconies and intricate architectural details. Several smaller pavilions and structures extend down the hillside from the main complex, connected by paths or stairs, all surrounded by dense foliage and trees. The foreground consists of darker, textured ground with more trees. The entire scene is rendered in varying shades of gray, from deep, dark washes for the mountains and dense trees to lighter tones for the water and building walls, creating a sense of depth.
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