明 佚名 舊傳夏珪 長江萬里圖 卷 (後半)|Second half of Ten Thousand Li of the Yangzi River
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: late 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 23 3/8 in. × 16 ft. (59.4 × 487.7 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochromatic landscape with towering mountains, dense trees, a winding path, and a small pavilion
Detailed Description
A monochromatic landscape depicts a vast mountain range rendered in shades of gray and black on a light brown background. The left and central portions of the image are dominated by tall, rugged mountains, rendered in various shades of dark gray and black, creating a sense of depth and texture. Pine trees with dense foliage and sparse branches grow on the mountain slopes and peaks. A narrow, winding path or road is visible ascending the lower left side of the mountains. The right side of the image features a large expanse of lighter brown, which appears as a distant, misty area. In the lower right corner, a small, multi-tiered pavilion with a curved roof is nestled among a cluster of tall, slender, bamboo-like plants. The brushwork ranges from bold, dark strokes defining the mountain forms to finer, more delicate lines for the trees and the architectural details of the pavilion. The vastness of the natural landscape is visually contrasted with the small pavilion.
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