元 方從義 雲山圖 卷|Cloudy Mountains
The Met
Artist: Fang Congyi(Chinese, ca. 1301–after 1378)
Date: ca. 1360–70
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 10 3/8 × 57 in. (26.4 × 144.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 5/8 in. × 28 ft. 1/4 in. (27 × 854.1 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Purchase, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Jagged, dark mountains rise from a misty lake, with dark trees along the water's edge
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink wash depicts a landscape of mountains, water, and mist. The upper half of the composition features a range of jagged, dark mountains, rendered with varying shades of black and gray ink that create texture and depth. Peaks on the far left appear lighter and tinged with faint blue, visually suggesting distance. A thick layer of mist or clouds obscures the lower portions of the mountains, forming a hazy mid-ground that blends into the water below. The lower half of the depiction shows a smooth body of water, likely a lake or river, stretching across the foreground and reflecting some of the dark tones of the mountains. On the right side, at the base of the mountains and along the water's edge, a cluster of dark, indistinct trees or foliage is visible. The palette consists primarily of grays, blacks, and subtle blues, achieved through the use of washes and atmospheric perspective.
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