清 伊秉綬 山水 冊|Landscapes
The Met
Artist: Yi Bingshou(Chinese, 1754–1815)
Date: dated 1814
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of eight leaves; ink on paper
Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (24.8 x 29.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Black and gray ink landscape: towering mountains, wide river, boat with figure, and trees
Detailed Description
The artwork is an ink wash landscape, primarily in shades of black and gray on a light, off-white background. The upper half of the composition is dominated by a range of towering mountains, rendered with varying ink washes that create a sense of depth and texture. Some mountain peaks are darker and more defined, while others appear lighter and more distant. Below the mountains, a wide body of water, likely a river or lake, stretches across the middle ground. On the left bank of this water, a cluster of dark, dense trees and what appear to be small, low-lying structures or hills are visible. In the water, slightly left of the center, a small, narrow boat is depicted with a single figure seated within it. The figure, rendered with minimal detail, faces towards the right, with arms positioned as if holding oars. On the right bank, in the foreground, a prominent group of trees stands on a small rise of land. These trees have distinct trunks and branches, with some foliage rendered in an almost pine-like manner, while others are more abstract, resembling drooping willow branches. Further to the right, more sparse trees and what might be a small dwelling or fence are visible near the water's edge. Several red seal marks are present in the lower left and upper left corners of the artwork.
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