明? 佚名 舊傳李嵩 溪山樓閣圖 扇|Pavilion on a pond
The Met
Artist: Li Song|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1166–1243)
Date: 16th or 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 12 in. (29.2 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink painting of a multi-story pavilion on a rocky cliff, water, distant mountains, and trees
Detailed Description
The artwork is a monochrome ink painting on a light brown ground, presented in a rounded, fan-like shape. The central focus is a large, multi-story pavilion situated on a prominent rocky outcrop in the right-center. The pavilion features multiple curved, tiled roofs, open balconies, and intricate architectural details. Small figures are visible within the pavilion and on its balconies, some seated at tables. To the immediate right of the pavilion, a tall, gnarled pine tree with dense foliage rises, its branches extending over the building. The rocky hill beneath the pavilion is rendered with textured brushstrokes, showing various smaller trees and dense foliage. To the left of the main structure, a stone arch bridge spans a body of water, connecting the rocky foreground to a smaller, tree-covered landmass in the mid-ground. On this distant landmass, another smaller, simpler pavilion is partially visible amidst the trees. The water surface is calm, reflecting the light. In the background, hazy, ink-washed mountains rise, their peaks sparsely dotted with trees. The sky above is a uniform, light tone, blending into the distant mountains. The entire scene is depicted using varying shades of dark ink, creating a rich tonal range against the light brown paper.
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