明 杜堇 陶淵明賞菊圖 軸|Tao Yuanming enjoying chrysanthemums
The Met
Artist: Du Jin(Chinese, active ca. 1465–1509)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 58 1/4 x 14 3/16 in. (148 x 36 cm) Overall with mounting: 105 1/4 x 21 3/16 in. (267.3 x 53.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 105 1/4 x 24 1/2 in. (267.3 x 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: The C. C. Wang Family Collection, Gift of C. C. Wang, 2001
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash painting of a robed figure with a staff amidst mountains, trees, and calligraphy
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting depicts a mountainous landscape rendered in shades of black and gray ink on a light beige paper. The upper section of the image contains several columns of black ink calligraphy, positioned to the right of a prominent mountain peak. Below the calligraphy, a rugged mountain slope descends, covered with numerous pine trees and other foliage rendered with varying ink washes. In the middle ground, slightly to the left of the central axis, a lone figure stands on a winding path or ledge. The figure wears long, flowing robes and holds a staff in their right hand, appearing to gaze towards the lower right. Their form is rendered with delicate lines and light washes. The lower half of the painting continues the mountainous terrain, with more rocky formations, smaller trees, and textured slopes. The ink work varies from dark, dense strokes defining rocks and tree trunks to lighter, softer washes for distant elements and atmospheric effects. Several red seals are visible at the bottom of the painting, one on the lower left and two on the lower right.
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