明 佚名 樓閣江帆圖 團扇|Village and Temples in Jiangnan
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: early 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Round fan mounted as an album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 9 9/16 x 10 3/16 in. (24.3 x 25.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Circular landscape with layered mountains, dense trees, numerous buildings, and a bridge
Detailed Description
The image is a circular painting on a muted, brownish-tan ground, depicting an expansive, layered landscape. In the upper half, towering, rugged mountains rise, rendered in shades of green, blue, and brown, with some areas appearing misty. Numerous traditional-style buildings with dark roofs are nestled into the mountain slopes and along ridges, particularly visible in the upper right where a multi-tiered pagoda-like structure stands prominently. Below the mountains, the midground features rolling hills covered in varied green and blue foliage, interspersed with more clusters of buildings. A body of water, possibly a river or lake, is suggested in the mid-left, reflecting parts of the landscape. The foreground and lower half of the painting show a more densely populated area, resembling a village or town, with many houses and larger structures. Tall, dark green pine trees with distinct, gnarled branches are scattered throughout the landscape, particularly prominent in the lower and mid-sections, growing among the buildings and on the hills. A stone bridge with arched openings is visible in the lower right. The overall palette is earthy, with greens, blues, and browns dominating.
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