清 徐揚 等 乾隆南巡圖 （第六卷﹕大運河至蘇州） 卷|The Qianlong Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Six: Entering Suzhou along the Grand Canal
The Met
Artist: Xu Yang(Chinese, active ca. 1750–after 1776)
Date: dated 1770
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 27 1/8 in. x 784 1/2 in. (68.8 x 1994 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ornate boat on a river, with many people, buildings, and a green landscape
Detailed Description
This wide, horizontal image shows a bustling river scene within a detailed landscape. The color palette is predominantly muted, featuring light greens, browns, and blues, with vibrant accents of red, gold, and darker blues in the figures' clothing and architectural details. In the center, a large, ornate rectangular boat with a long, flat deck navigates the wide river. Its sides are adorned with a green and blue patterned design, featuring small, evenly spaced openings. A tall, white banner with vertical black text stands prominently near the front of this vessel. Numerous small figures, dressed in colorful robes, are visible on the boat's deck. To the right of this main boat, several smaller, simpler boats, each carrying groups of people, are also on the river. On the left bank of the river, a long procession of figures in colorful attire walks along a winding path, leading towards a multi-tiered pavilion. This pavilion features a red roof, green eaves, and gold decorative elements. More figures are gathered around the pavilion. The right bank of the river is populated with various buildings, characterized by dark roofs and light-colored walls, interspersed among trees. A prominent, ornate gate-like structure with a red roof and green and gold accents spans a path near the river's edge. Further to the right, additional buildings and smaller boats are visible along the waterfront. The background consists of rolling fields or low hills, sparsely covered with trees, under a light, hazy sky. Faint outlines of distant structures can be discerned. The foreground also features trees and some low-lying structures, framing the central river scene.
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