明 傳項元汴 秋江圖 卷|River Landscape
The Met
Artist: Xiang Yuanbian(Chinese, 1525–1590)
Date: dated 1578
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 11 7/8 x 36 1/2 in. (30.2 x 92.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink landscape painting depicting mountains, water, and various trees with distant structures and calligraphy
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontal ink wash landscape painting rendered in shades of black and gray on a light-colored ground. The composition is divided into three main horizontal bands. In the foreground, at the bottom, dark ink washes form rocky terrain and clusters of trees. On the left, several tall, slender pine trees with distinct needle clusters rise prominently, alongside smaller, bare deciduous trees. To their right, more trees with varied foliage and shapes are depicted on undulating ground. The midground features a wide, light-toned expanse, suggesting water or mist, stretching across the center of the painting. On the far side of this expanse, a distant shoreline is visible, populated by small, simple structures that resemble houses or huts, interspersed with sparse trees and low, rounded hills. The ink work here is lighter and more delicate, appearing to recede into the distance. The background, at the top, is dominated by imposing, dark mountains or cliffs. These are rendered with heavy, textured ink washes, suggesting rugged surfaces and deep shadows. Parts of these mountains appear to emerge from or recede into a lighter, misty area, with lighter tones in the background suggesting greater distance. On the far right side of the painting, a vertical column of black calligraphic text is present. Below and to the right of this text, several square and rectangular red seals are stamped. To the right of the main painting area, a vertical border with a light, repeating cloud-like or floral pattern is visible.
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