清 王翬 太行山色圖 卷|The Colors of Mount Taihang
The Met
Artist: Wang Hui(Chinese, 1632–1717)
Date: dated 1669
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 10 x 82 1/2 in. (25.3 x 209.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 11 3/4 x 348 in. (29.8 x 883.9 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochromatic landscape with towering mountains, dense trees, a cascading waterfall, and a small building
Detailed Description
The image is a horizontal, monochromatic landscape rendered in ink washes and fine lines on a light ground. Rugged mountains dominate the composition, filling most of the frame. On the left, mountains are densely covered with trees, depicted with dark, textured brushstrokes suggesting thick foliage. These mountains rise steeply, their peaks extending towards the top edge of the image. Towards the center, a deep valley or gorge opens, revealing a prominent, multi-tiered waterfall cascading down the mountain face. The water is rendered with lighter strokes, contrasting with the darker rock and foliage. Below the waterfall, nestled near the water's edge, is a small, simple building, possibly a house or pavilion, with a distinct roof and walls. A winding path or road appears to lead towards or past this structure. To the right, the mountains continue, appearing craggier and less densely forested than those on the left. Lighter ink washes are used here, suggesting distance or atmospheric effects like mist or clouds. The overall texture of the mountains is achieved through varied brushwork, indicating rock formations and crevices. Across the bottom of the image, a body of water, likely a river or stream, flows horizontally, with some flat land or banks visible along its edges.
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