明 陸治 枚乘獨坐圖 軸|Mei Cheng Sitting Alone
The Met
Artist: Lu Zhi(Chinese, 1495–1576)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 48 7/8 x 15 1/8 in. (124.1 x 38.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 87 3/8 x 30 1/8 in. (221.9 x 76.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 87 3/8 x 34 1/2 in. (221.9 x 87.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Herbert and Jeanine Coyne, 1991
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tall, vertical mountainous landscape with dense trees, a winding stream, and extensive vertical calligraphy
Detailed Description
This vertical painting is predominantly monochromatic with subtle reddish-brown accents. A towering, craggy mountain range dominates the composition, extending from the top to the middle of the image. The peaks feature textured brushstrokes, suggesting rugged rock formations, and some upper sections appear lighter, possibly indicating mist or snow. Below the prominent mountains, a dense forest of trees covers the middle ground; their foliage is depicted with varied ink washes, creating a sense of depth and texture. A narrow stream or waterfall descends from the upper mountains, winding through the forested slopes and continuing into the foreground. In the lower section, the stream flows over scattered rocks, flanked by additional trees and rocky terrain. Extensive vertical calligraphy appears on both the left and right sides. The text is written in black ink, with several red seal impressions interspersed among the characters, particularly in the upper sections. The calligraphy on the left is arranged in multiple columns, while the right side also contains several columns of text, framing the central landscape.
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