清 任預 石室參禪圖 軸|Meditation in a Cave
The Met
Artist: Ren Yu(Chinese, 1853–1901)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 44 7/8 x 15 3/8 in. (114.0 x 39.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A small red-robed figure sits among towering gray mountains and a waterfall
Detailed Description
This tall, narrow artwork depicts a dramatic mountainous landscape, rendered with brushstrokes primarily in shades of black, gray, and white, with accents of red and green. Towering, jagged mountains dominate the composition, their peaks and slopes textured with dark brushstrokes and highlighted with areas of white, suggesting snow or mist. A deep, narrow chasm or valley runs vertically through the center, opening up slightly towards the bottom. In the lower middle section, on the right side of the valley, a small figure is seated on a rocky outcrop. The figure wears a vibrant red robe and faces towards the left. Below the figure, a waterfall cascades down, depicted with white and light gray brushstrokes, flowing into a body of water that extends across the lower portion of the painting. Along the banks of this water, and near the waterfall, are patches of green, textured foliage or moss. On the left side of the painting, a vertical inscription in black characters is visible, with a small red seal below it.
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