明 佚名 朱德潤 怡樂堂圖 卷|Hall of Harmony and Joy
The Met
Artist: Zhu Derun|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1294–1365)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 61 1/4 x 9 3/4 in. (155.6 x 24.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Horizontal landscape painting with mountains, water, trees, and a small building
Detailed Description
This is a long, horizontal landscape painting rendered in muted tones of ink wash and light color on paper. The composition unfolds from left to right, depicting a vast natural scene. On the far left, a wide expanse of water dominates the lower half, with faint, undulating landforms visible in the distance, possibly shorelines or islands. The upper left features soft, hazy mountains receding into the background, rendered with light grey and subtle green washes. Moving towards the center, the landscape becomes more defined. A prominent, rounded mountain range rises, its peaks and slopes detailed with darker ink outlines and washes, appearing rocky with some foliage. Several tall, slender trees with dark green foliage stand on the lower slopes of these mountains, their trunks visible as thin, dark lines. Below these mountains, the water continues, with smaller, rocky islets or land projections emerging. The right side of the painting presents a more detailed scene. A small building with a thatched roof and light-colored walls is nestled among dense trees and rocks. The building has a simple, rectangular structure with visible vertical supports and a doorway. Two small, indistinct figures appear near the building. To the right of the building, a large, gnarled tree with abundant dark green foliage dominates the foreground, its roots and trunk blending with a cluster of rocks. Further right, a small, square red seal is visible near the bottom edge.
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