Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shen Zhou(Chinese, 1427–1509)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 10 13/16 x 198 3/4 in. (27.5 x 504.8 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, in memory of Phyllis E. Dillon, 1982
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Light purple and pink flowers, green leaves, pale background, with red seals and black text
Detailed Description
Botanical elements, including flowers and leaves, are depicted against a light, unadorned background. On the left, a cluster of green leaves with distinct veins appears to grow from dark branches. The leaves are various shades of green, some appearing darker and more defined, others lighter. Among these leaves, a light purple flower with long, slender petals points upwards. Its petals are a soft, muted lavender hue. Extending from the left, branches with more green leaves stretch towards the right. In the upper right quadrant, a large, soft pink flower with numerous petals is depicted. Its form is less defined than the purple flower, and it appears almost translucent against the pale background. The background is a uniform light, neutral color. In the upper right corner, several red square seals are visible, along with vertical lines of black calligraphic text. The text reads: "長洲沈周" followed by more red seals below it. Additional red seals are scattered vertically down the right edge. The botanical elements occupy the majority of the lower and central portions, with the flowers positioned higher than most of the leaves.
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