瀟湘八景図|Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: One of a triptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 60 7/8 x 23 1/4 in. (154.6 x 59.1 cm) Entire scroll: 93 3/4 x 29 3/8 in. (238.1 x 74.6 cm) Width w/ rollers: 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund; Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation Gifts; Gifts of Major General R. B. Woodruff, C. M. Owen, Elizabeth B. Gerhard, and Mr. and Mrs. Teiji Ito; Bequests of Stephen Whitney Phoenix and Bruce Webster, Fletcher Fund, and The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, by exchange; and funds from various donors, 1985
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Towering mountains, misty valleys, pine trees, a village, figures, and a bridge over a river
Detailed Description
A vertical landscape features towering mountains, a village, and a river, rendered in shades of black, grey, and the light brown of the paper. The upper third of the composition shows towering, jagged mountains that rise into a misty, lighter grey sky. Sparse, dark-toned pine trees dot the slopes of these peaks, which fade into a lighter tone towards the top, visually conveying distance. Below the prominent peaks, the mid-ground becomes denser with a mix of dark-toned pine trees and other foliage, partially obscured by swirling mist. A cluster of buildings forms a village nestled within this landscape. These structures have dark, possibly thatched roofs and light-colored walls, with some featuring open sides revealing interior spaces. Several small figures are visible on paths and around the buildings. One figure appears to be walking on a path leading to a building, while another is near an open-sided structure. The lower third of the scene shows a river or stream flowing through a rocky valley. A simple, narrow bridge spans the water, with two small figures crossing it. The riverbanks are steep and textured with dark brushstrokes, indicating rocky terrain and dense foliage. More dark-toned trees are scattered on the lower slopes, contributing to the overall lushness of the scene.
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