明 劉世儒 雪梅圖 軸|Plum in snow
The Met
Artist: Liu Shiru(Chinese, active 16th century)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 68 3/4 x 24 3/8 in. (174.6 x 61.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 106 1/4 x 30 7/8 in. (269.9 x 78.4 cm) Overall with knobs: 106 1/4 x 33 9/16 in. (269.9 x 85.2 cm)
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark, gnarled tree branches with numerous small, light blossoms against a muted background
Detailed Description
A dark, gnarled tree branch extends diagonally across a muted, dark brown background. The main branch originates in the upper left and extends downwards and to the right, with several smaller branches sprouting from it. These branches are covered in numerous tiny, light-colored blossoms or buds, which appear as small, delicate clusters. Some areas of the branches, particularly the thicker sections, show lighter, almost white highlights, suggesting a textured surface. The background is a uniform, dark sepia tone, setting off the lighter blossoms. In the upper left corner, a vertical column of dark, calligraphic text is visible. A light, off-white border frames the entire composition.
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