Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kishi Ganryo(1798–1852)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 38 5/16 × 13 9/16 in. (97.3 × 34.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 70 11/16 × 17 1/8 in. (179.5 × 43.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 70 11/16 × 19 1/4 in. (179.5 × 48.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Misty mountainous landscape with a large gnarled tree, a hut, and small figures on a path
Detailed Description
The image depicts a misty mountainous landscape rendered primarily in black and gray ink washes. In the upper right quadrant, a prominent, gnarled tree with a dense canopy of dark foliage is situated on the side of a steep, dark mountain. The mountain's peak extends upwards and fades into lighter washes. Below the tree, a thin, light streak indicates a waterfall cascading down the rugged mountain face. Further down and to the left of the waterfall, a small hut with a thatched roof is situated on the mountainside. The hut's walls are light, with dark lines defining its structure and openings. A winding path or slope leads up to the hut. Two small, dark figures are visible on this path, one appearing to carry a load on their back. The lower portion of the painting features lighter, softer ink washes, creating an impression of mist or clouds obscuring the lower parts of the mountains and the valley below. On the right side, slightly below the center, there is a vertical inscription of black calligraphy, followed by two distinct red square seals.
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