明 佚名 琴鶴圖 軸|Playing the zither for a crane
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 40 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (103.2 x 49.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 98 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (250.2 x 65.4 cm) Overall with rollers: 98 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (250.2 x 74.9 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical scroll painting shows a landscape with buildings, porous rocks, trees, and figures
Detailed Description
This vertical scroll painting depicts a landscape rendered in a muted palette of light brown, grey, and soft blue-green. The composition is dominated by a series of large, irregularly shaped rocks characterized by numerous circular and oval perforations, giving them a sponge-like appearance. These rocks are distributed throughout the foreground and mid-ground, creating a textured, undulating terrain. Two buildings with light brown, gabled roofs and curved eaves are nestled within this rocky landscape. The upper building, positioned towards the left, is partially obscured by rocks and foliage. The lower building, situated slightly right of the vertical center, features an open front. Inside, a small figure with light skin and dark hair is seated at a low table. To the left of this building, another small figure with light skin stands near a white bird, possibly a crane. A small, light brown wooden bridge with railings spans a narrow path or stream to the left of the lower building. Numerous trees with delicate, muted blue-green foliage are interspersed among the rocks. A particularly tall and prominent tree stands on the right side, its branches extending upwards towards the top of the frame. Smaller shrubs and sparse vegetation are visible in various areas. The background is a light, unadorned brown, suggesting sky or distant haze. Several red seals, some with visible characters, are present in the upper right, lower left, and lower right corners of the painted area.
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