清 李漁 泛舟圖 軸|Landscape
The Met
Artist: Li Yu(1611–1680?)
Date: dated 1648
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on satin
Dimensions: Image: 33 5/8 x 11 1/4 in. (85.4 x 28.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 85 x 17 1/8 in. (215.9 x 43.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 85 x 20 5/8 in. (215.9 x 52.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink landscape painting with tall trees, hills, a house, boats, and swirling birds
Detailed Description
A vertical ink painting on a light tan ground depicts a landscape rendered with black ink. The upper third features a large expanse of empty space. In the upper right, a dense, swirling pattern of small, dark bird-like shapes forms a circular cluster. To the left of this pattern, along the upper left edge, a vertical column of dark, brush-written calligraphy is present. Below this text are two square red seals, stacked one above the other. The middle section of the painting is dominated by a cluster of tall, slender trees on the right, rising from hilly terrain. Some trees have dense, dark foliage, while others show lighter, more delicate branches and sparse leaves, with some hanging elements. To the left of these trees, in the mid-distance, two small boats, each with a single figure, are depicted on a calm body of water. Faint, distant hills or landmasses are visible beyond the boats. The lower third of the painting shows a more detailed landscape. A small, simple house with a dark roof and light walls is nestled on a gentle slope among hills on the right side, partially obscured by the trees. The hills are rendered with varied ink washes and textured brushstrokes. A body of water occupies the foreground, extending across the bottom of the scene. In the lower left, two more red seals are present: a square one positioned above a rectangular one. The entire scene uses a limited palette of black ink on the light background.
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