明 沈周 溪山秋色圖 卷|明 沈周 溪山秋色圖 卷明 楷書溪山秋色圖 引首|Autumn Colors among Streams and Mountains
The Met
Artist: Shen Zhou(Chinese, 1427–1509)
Date: ca. 1490–1500
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 8 1/8 in. x 21 ft. 1/4 in. (20.6 x 640.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 1/4 in. x 36 ft. 4 1/4 in. (26 x 1108.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1979
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape with mountains, water, trees, buildings, and a small boat with a figure
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink wash landscape depicts a vast natural scene in shades of gray and black on a light, off-white background. The composition is divided into a wide body of water on the left and a series of hills and mountains stretching across the center and right. On the far left, a calm expanse of water occupies the lower portion of the canvas. A small, simple boat with a single figure is visible near the bottom left edge, rendered with minimal lines. Across the water, distant landmasses or islands emerge, sparsely dotted with small, vertical tree forms. The central and right portions of the landscape are dominated by a range of rolling hills and mountains. These landforms are rendered with varied ink strokes, creating texture and suggesting rocky or forested terrain. Numerous trees, primarily tall and slender with dense, clustered foliage resembling pines, cover the slopes. The density of trees varies, with some areas appearing more heavily forested than others. Towards the upper right, the hills rise significantly, culminating in a prominent peak. Perched on a high ridge of this peak is a complex of buildings, featuring multiple layered roofs and distinct architectural elements. These structures are surrounded by more tall trees. A path or series of steps, indicated by short horizontal lines, appears to ascend towards the buildings from the lower slopes. Below these buildings, a single, more rounded tree with a distinct canopy stands out against the lighter background. Further to the right, additional mountain forms recede into the distance, rendered with lighter ink washes to suggest atmospheric perspective.
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