明 張路 觀畫圖 軸|Studying a painting
The Met
Artist: Zhang Lu(Chinese, ca. 1490–ca. 1563)
Date: 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 58 5/8 x 38 7/8 in. (148.9 x 98.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 103 x 42 1/8 in. (261.6 x 107 cm) Overall with knobs: 103 x 46 1/4 in. (261.6 x 117.5 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Purchase, Bequest of Dorothy Graham Bennett, 1990
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Several robed figures gathered around a table under a large tree, with a building behind them
Detailed Description
Rendered in shades of brown, black, and beige, this scene depicts multiple figures in a natural setting. A large, dark tree trunk extends along the left side from the bottom to the top edge, with its branches spreading towards the right. Below the tree, in the lower-left quadrant, are dark, undulating forms suggesting rocks or ground contours. In the middle ground, slightly to the right of the large tree, a group of seven figures is gathered. They are dressed in robes, with some having beards, and are positioned around a low, rectangular table. One figure, seated at the table, appears to be writing or drawing on a scroll. Another figure, standing to the right of the table, holds a long stick. A smaller figure, possibly a child, stands near the table. Behind this group, to the left, is a simple, open-sided building with a sloped roof and a latticed wall. Inside the building, another figure is visible, partially obscured. The background features more trees and bamboo-like plants, rendered with lighter, more delicate brushstrokes. In the upper right, faint Chinese characters are visible, reading "浮山". The overall tone is muted.
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