明 趙左 谿山無盡圖 卷|Streams and Mountains without End
The Met
Artist: Zhao Zuo(Chinese, ca. 1570–after 1630)
Date: dated 1611–12
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 9 5/8 x 248 5/8 in. (24.4 x 631.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 11 3/4 x 465 3/4 in. (29.8 x 1183 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1976
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink wash landscape depicting towering mountains, dense trees, small buildings, and flowing water
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink wash landscape painting depicts a vast, mountainous terrain rendered in shades of black and gray on a light background. The composition spans from left to right, featuring towering, craggy peaks and softer, rounded hills. On the far left, a large, gnarled tree with sparse foliage stands in the mid-ground, while steep rock formations rise behind it. A red square seal with illegible characters is visible in the bottom left corner. Moving towards the center, the landscape opens into a valley with a prominent, dark, textured cliff face. A waterfall or stream appears to cascade down the mountainside, leading to a series of small buildings with distinct architectural features nestled at the base of the peaks. Further right, dense clusters of trees, some resembling pine, dot the slopes and cling to ledges of the rugged mountains. A path or bridge is faintly visible on the far right, winding through the landscape. The upper central area contains a block of calligraphic text in black ink, accompanied by a smaller red seal. The sky is rendered with light washes, suggesting mist or clouds, creating a sense of depth and visual spaciousness throughout the expansive scene.
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