Untitled
The Met
Artist: Samoje(active late 18th century)
Date: late 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Framed painting; ink and color on hemp or ramie
Dimensions: 17 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (45.4 x 27.6 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1915
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A monochromatic ink painting of a mountainous landscape with trees, buildings, and a body of water
Detailed Description
This vertical, monochromatic ink painting portrays a detailed landscape scene. In the upper third, towering, jagged mountains dominate the background, rendered with dark, angular strokes and lighter washes, giving them a rugged appearance. Sparse, dark trees with dense foliage cling to the mountain slopes. In the upper right corner, vertical characters are visible, reading "三五軒", followed by a dark, square seal containing stylized characters. The middle ground features rolling hills covered with numerous trees, primarily dark, slender pines with distinct, rounded canopies. Nestled within these hills, slightly to the left of center, are two small, simple buildings with peaked roofs, depicted with light outlines. The lower third of the painting shows a calm body of water, stretching across the width of the image. Along the right edge of the water, a small, thatched-roof building stands on stilts, connected to the land by a small, rocky outcrop with more trees. The foreground consists of a narrow strip of land with scattered rocks and sparse vegetation, rendered with light, feathery strokes. The varying shades of black and gray ink on a light, textured background contribute to the scene's visual depth.
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