中林竹洞筆 夏日山泉図|Mountain Stream on a Summer Day
The Met
Artist: Nakabayashi Chikutō(Japanese, 1776–1853)
Date: first half of the19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 69 1/2 x 34 in. (176.5 x 86.4 cm) Overall: 92 1/4 x 46 1/4 in. (234.3 x 117.5 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash painting: towering mountains, a waterfall, dense trees, and two figures on a bridge
Detailed Description
The vertical ink wash painting, rendered primarily in shades of black and gray on a light, off-white background, depicts a towering mountainous landscape with a waterfall, dense forests, and human figures. In the upper half, a large, dark, textured mountain dominates the center, rendered with numerous short, horizontal brushstrokes that create a ribbed appearance. To its left, a lighter, less defined mountain peak emerges from a misty background. To the right of the central mountain, another peak is partially visible. In the upper right corner, vertical black text is present, accompanied by two red square seals. The text reads: "夏日山泉", "似為房山年華", "竹園". A prominent waterfall cascades down the central mountain, originating from a small, dark area near the top. It flows in a series of drops and a wider stream, disappearing into the dense tree line below. The mountain slopes are heavily forested, depicted with varying shades of ink to suggest depth and foliage. Several tall, dark trees with distinct trunks and branches are visible in the mid-ground and lower right. In the lower left quadrant, two small figures are crossing a simple wooden bridge over a body of water. The leading figure wears a long robe and holds a staff, followed by a smaller figure. The water beneath the bridge is light, reflecting light. On the right side of the bridge, the land rises, covered with more trees and what appear to be small, simple structures or huts nestled within the foliage. The foreground features rocky terrain and additional trees, rendered with a mix of dark and lighter ink washes, creating a sense of depth and texture.
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