清 邊壽民 墨荷蘆葉圖 冊頁|Lotus Leaves and Water Reeds
The Met
Artist: Bian Shoumin(Chinese, active ca. 1729–50)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink on paper
Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 18 11/16 in. (21.9 x 47.5 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Large, rounded leaves and slender stalks in ink wash, with black calligraphic text and red seals
Detailed Description
A horizontal ink wash depicts large, rounded leaves and slender stalks against a light, unpainted background, rendered in shades of black and gray ink. In the upper left, several columns of black calligraphic characters are arranged vertically, accompanied by two red square seals positioned below the main text block. A third red square seal is visible in the lower right corner. In the lower left, a large, rounded leaf appears folded or cupped, depicted with darker ink in its center and lighter tones towards its edges. To its right, several slender, dark stalks with small, pointed leaves emerge from the bottom edge, extending diagonally upwards. In the upper right, an even larger, rounded leaf is prominently featured, with a thick, dark stem or vein running vertically through its center. This leaf also shows varying shades of gray, indicating depth and form. Behind this large leaf, more slender stalks and small leaves are visible, some extending upwards and others curving downwards.
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