明 周文靖 漁隱圖 軸|Rustic retreat among fishermen
The Met
Artist: Zhou Wenjing(Chinese, active ca. 1430–after 1463)
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 35 15/16 x 16 1/2 in. (91.3 x 41.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 79 1/2 x 21 5/16 in. (201.9 x 54.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 79 1/2 x 23 1/8 in. (201.9 x 58.7 cm)
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome landscape painting of a river, boat, buildings, and distant mountains under a hazy sky
Detailed Description
The image, predominantly in shades of brown and dark gray, appears to be an ink wash painting. The upper portion features a hazy, light brown sky that transitions into a slightly darker, misty background. In the upper right, dark gray, indistinct mountain peaks rise, partially obscured by the atmospheric haze. To the upper left, a vertical column of dark, calligraphic text is visible, followed by two red square seals positioned below the text. The text reads: "仁智堂三間文祥寫". Below the mountains, a wide river flows horizontally across the middle of the composition, occupying a significant portion of the central and lower areas. On the left bank of the river, a cluster of traditional-style buildings with dark roofs and light walls is nestled among dense foliage. A prominent tree, possibly a willow, with long, drooping branches, extends over the river from the left bank. To the right of the buildings, the riverbank is covered in sparse, dark vegetation. In the center of the river, a small, dark boat is depicted, propelled by two figures. Each figure is seated and appears to be holding an oar or pole, facing away from each other. The water around the boat shows subtle ripples, indicating movement. The right bank of the river in the foreground is a low, dark strip of land with some small, dark trees or bushes. The overall composition presents a landscape scene, rendered with soft brushstrokes and a limited color palette.
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