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Artist: Li Yin|Unidentified artist|Ma Kui(Chinese, active second half of the 17th–early 18th century)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 65 7/8 x 20 7/8 in. (167.3 x 53 cm); Overall with mounting: 107 3/4 x 28 5/8 in. (273.7 x 72.7 cm); Overall with knobs: 107 3/4 x 32 5/8 in. (273.7 x 82.9 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A monochromatic landscape with mountains, bare trees, a pavilion, a waterfall, and flying birds
Detailed Description
A vertical landscape is rendered in various shades of brown. The upper portion shows a vast sky with numerous small birds flying in scattered groups across the left and central areas. A large, steep mountain peak dominates the upper right, its contours defined by darker brown lines. Below this, in the mid-ground, several large, gnarled trees with bare, intricate branches stand prominently, their trunks and limbs forming a central visual anchor. To the left of these trees, a small, multi-tiered pavilion with a curved roof is visible, situated on what appears to be a bridge or elevated structure over water. Below the trees and pavilion, a waterfall cascades down a series of rocky formations, flowing into a stream or river that winds through the lower part of the scene. The foreground features large, angular rocks, rendered with strong outlines and shading, creating depth and texture. The composition is unified by consistent brown tones, ranging from light sepia to deep umber, which define the forms and atmosphere.
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