Untitled
The Met
Artist: Okada Beisanjin(Japanese, 1744–1820)
Date: 1817
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 70 1/8 x 35 5/8 in. (178.1 x 90.5 cm) Overall: 91 x 43 1/4in. (231.1 x 109.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink wash painting of a mountainous landscape with forests, buildings, and small figures
Detailed Description
A vast mountainous landscape is depicted in this vertical ink wash painting, featuring dense forests, multiple buildings, and small figures. Towering mountains dominate the upper and middle sections, gradually descending to a river and figures in the foreground. In the upper left, a column of black calligraphic text is present, accompanied by several red square seals. Numerous craggy mountains fill the scene, rendered with varying shades of grey and black ink washes that suggest depth and texture. Some mountain peaks appear lighter, suggesting mist or distance. Midway down, dense forests cover the mountain slopes, featuring a variety of trees with dark trunks and foliage rendered in shades of grey and subtle green-blue. Several buildings are nestled within these forests and on mountain ledges. A prominent building with a dark, tiled roof is visible on a mid-level slope, while another, larger structure with a more elaborate roof is situated higher up among the peaks. In the lower section, a river or stream enters from the left, widening into a pool in the foreground. On a flat, elevated bank beside the water, two figures are seated on a raised platform, one wearing a light blue garment. Nearby, several smaller figures are depicted in various postures, some appearing to attend to the seated individuals, others engaged in tasks. The bank features steep, rocky edges. The overall palette is dominated by black and grey ink washes, with minimal use of light blue and brown accents.
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