明/清 王鐸 山水圖 軸|Mountain Landscape
The Met
Artist: Wang Duo(Chinese, 1592–1652)
Date: dated 1651
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 46 1/8 x 21 5/8 in. (117.2 x 54.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Towering mountainous landscape with waterfalls, dense trees, and traditional buildings, rendered in ink wash
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a layered mountainous landscape rendered in shades of black and gray on a light-colored ground. In the upper left quadrant, several columns of dark calligraphic text are visible, accompanied by two small red seal impressions. The upper right features a towering, craggy mountain peak densely covered with trees; some appear bare and others with full foliage. A small, multi-tiered pavilion is nestled near the summit. A thin waterfall cascades down the right side of this peak. Below this, a prominent, wider waterfall descends a sheer cliff face on the left side, creating a misty appearance at its base. The central and right portions of the painting show a terraced mountainside, intricately detailed with various types of trees, including spiky pines and deciduous trees with bare branches. A winding path or series of steps can be seen ascending the slopes. Several traditional-style buildings with tiled roofs are scattered throughout the mid-ground, integrated into the natural contours of the land. The lower section of the painting features a dense foreground of rocks and trees, with a body of water or river visible at the very bottom, where a few more small structures or bridges are situated. The varying ink tones create a sense of depth and atmosphere throughout the expansive scene.
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