清 王鑑 倣巨然《溪山高士圖》 軸|Lofty Scholar among Streams and Mountains, in the manner of Juran
The Met
Artist: Wang Jian(Chinese, 1609–1677/88)
Date: late 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 72 x 33 in. (182.9 x 83.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 107 1/2 x 38 1/4 in. (273.1 x 97.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 107 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. (273.1 x 108 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1991
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape with layered mountains, a river, dense trees, buildings, and a small figure
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting, rendered in shades of black and gray on a light background, depicts a mountainous landscape with buildings. The upper third of the composition features a range of craggy, layered mountains with textured peaks, receding into the distance. Below these, a wide body of water, possibly a river or lake, stretches across the mid-ground. On the right bank of this water, a cluster of tall, gnarled trees, resembling pines, extends downwards, their branches reaching towards the water. In the upper right corner, a block of vertical calligraphy in black ink is visible, followed by two red seal impressions. The text reads: "山中無曆日 寒盡不知年 一覺睡到日高起 始覺人間歲月長 此是吾家舊住處 如今又過幾重山 丁卯春日寫於石濤山人". The middle section continues the water feature, which narrows slightly. More trees, some with sparse, angular branches, grow along the banks and on rocky outcrops. The lower third of the painting is dominated by a large, multi-story building complex situated on the left, close to the water's edge. The building features multiple tiled roofs, open windows, and a walled courtyard. A small, indistinct figure is visible within an open pavilion-like structure on the lower level of the building. A simple wooden bridge extends from the building's walled grounds towards the left, spanning a narrow channel. The foreground includes more rocks, sparse vegetation, and a path or bank leading to the water. The entire scene is rendered with varying ink densities, creating a sense of depth and texture.
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