明？ 佚名 傳文徵明 古藤樹石圖 軸|Old Wisteria among Trees and Rocks
The Met
Artist: Wen Zhengming|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1470–1559)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 25 x 11 1/2 in. (63.5 x 29.2 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Gnarled trees with pine needles and bare branches emerge from dark rocks, alongside calligraphy
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical scroll painting featuring a landscape dominated by trees and rocks, rendered in a muted color palette on a light, textured background. The composition is arranged vertically, with the main elements concentrated in the lower two-thirds of the image. In the upper left corner, several columns of black calligraphy are visible, followed by two square red seals stacked vertically. The central focus is a large, gnarled tree with a thick, light-colored trunk that twists and rises from the bottom of the frame, extending upwards towards the top. Its branches are mostly bare, with a few clusters of light green-blue needles and small red dots. To the right and slightly behind this main tree, another tree with a darker, more densely needled canopy is visible. Its trunk is also gnarled and textured. A third, smaller tree or branch extends from the left, with delicate, drooping foliage. At the base of the trees, in the lower third of the painting, are dark, craggy rock formations. These rocks are rendered in shades of dark grey and purple-brown, with textured surfaces. Lighter, textured ground is depicted in front of the rocks. A single square red seal is located in the bottom right corner of the painting. The overall background is a light, warm beige or off-white, with a subtle, mottled texture.
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