해질녘 산사의 종소리 조선|煙寺暮鍾圖 朝鮮|Evening bell from mist-shrouded temple (left); Autumn moon over Lake Dongting (right)
The Met
Artist: An Gyeon(Korean)
Date: ca. 1450–1500
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image (each): 35 3/8 x 17 7/8 in. (89.9 x 45.4 cm) Overall with mounting (each): 78 1/4 x 24 in. (198.8 x 61 cm) Overall with knobs (each): 78 1/4 x 27 7/8 in. (198.8 x 70.8 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose and John B. Elliott Gifts, 1987
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two vertical scroll paintings show misty, mountainous landscapes in muted brown, gray, and black tones
Detailed Description
Two vertical scroll paintings are presented side-by-side against a dark background. Each scroll features a central rectangular painting framed by a light, unpatterned border, which is then surrounded by a wider border of light green fabric with a subtle, repeating pattern. The top and bottom sections of the scrolls are also made of this patterned light green fabric, with wooden rollers visible at the very bottom. The paintings themselves are ink wash landscapes, predominantly in shades of dark brown, gray, and black, with lighter, faded areas suggesting mist or distance. The left scroll depicts a towering, craggy mountain range on the left, with peaks fading into a hazy background. Below, a body of water or river is visible, with faint indications of land or structures along its banks. The right scroll presents a similar scene, with a large, irregular mountain mass dominating the upper right, also partially obscured by mist. The lower section of this painting shows a flatter landscape with water and indistinct details. The varying ink washes create the appearance of depth and atmosphere, resulting in a monochromatic quality.
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