清 王原祁 倣吳鎮山水圖 軸|Landscape after Wu Zhen
The Met
Artist: Wang Yuanqi(Chinese, 1642–1715)
Date: dated 1695
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 42 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. (108.6 x 51.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 84 x 27 1/2 in. (213.4 x 69.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 84 x 31 3/4 in. (213.4 x 80.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochromatic ink painting of a vast mountainous landscape, with trees, a river, and a covered bridge
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical, monochromatic ink painting on light-colored paper, depicting a vast and complex mountainous landscape. The composition is dominated by towering, craggy mountains that rise from the bottom to the top of the frame. In the upper left quadrant, a block of vertical calligraphy in black ink is present, accompanied by two small red seals. The mountains in the upper half are rendered with varied ink washes and textured brushstrokes, suggesting rocky surfaces and sparse vegetation. Wisps of lighter ink suggest mist or clouds around the peaks. As the eye moves down, the mountains become more rounded and densely forested with numerous trees, depicted with darker, more concentrated ink. Winding paths or staircases are visible on several slopes, leading to small, traditional-style buildings nestled among the trees and hills. In the lower half of the painting, a river or stream flows from the middle ground towards the bottom right, widening as it progresses. It is spanned by a covered bridge with a distinct roof structure, located in the lower right quadrant. The foreground features lower, undulating hills covered with trees and foliage. Several prominent, tall trees with slender trunks stand in the lower left and center, contrasting with the smaller, denser foliage elsewhere. Two red seals are visible in the lower left corner, beneath the main body of the landscape. The entire scene is rendered with a range of ink tones, from light washes to deep, dark strokes, creating depth and texture.
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