明 陳洪綬 山水圖 扇|Landscape
The Met
Artist: Chen Hongshou(Chinese, 1598–1652)
Date: mid-17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on gold paper
Dimensions: 8 x 22 in. (20.3 x 55.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A fan painting shows a mountainous landscape with dense trees, a pavilion, figures, and water
Detailed Description
This fan-shaped painting presents a detailed landscape scene on a light brown ground. The composition is divided, with a dense, mountainous, and forested area on the left transitioning to an open body of water on the right. On the far left, large, dark green trees, possibly pines, with visible gnarled trunks and dense foliage, extend from the bottom edge upwards and towards the center. Beneath these trees and interspersed among them are light brown and grey rocky formations. In the central area, a pavilion with a dark, peaked roof is situated on a raised, light brown platform. Inside the pavilion, several figures are visible. Two main figures, dressed in robes with reddish accents, are seated at a table, facing each other. Other smaller figures are present around the pavilion. To the left of the pavilion, a lone figure is seated on a rock, partially obscured by the large trees. Smaller green bushes and rocky outcrops surround the pavilion. The right side of the painting features a wide expanse of light blue water, possibly a lake or river, with subtle wave patterns indicated by thin lines. Along the far bank, distant, low-lying mountains or hills with light green and brown tones are visible. Closer to the foreground on the right, several small, rocky islands or landmasses emerge from the water. In the upper right quadrant, dark calligraphic text is present. In the lower right quadrant, several square red seals are stamped. The overall color palette is dominated by muted greens, browns, and light blues.
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