清 佚名 倣文徵明 深林調茗 軸|Scholar Seated in Grove
The Met
Artist: Wen Zhengming|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1470–1559)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 26 1/8 x 10 in. (66.4 x 25.4 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical ink painting shows a mountainous landscape with dense, gnarled trees and a winding path
Detailed Description
A vertical ink painting, primarily in shades of gray and brown, is rendered on a light, paper-like surface. The composition is divided into three main sections. The upper third features faint, distant mountains with soft, undulating peaks, depicted with light washes of ink that create a soft, distant appearance. In the upper right corner, vertical lines of dark script are visible, accompanied by several square and rectangular red seals. The middle section is dominated by a dense cluster of trees. These trees have numerous gnarled, intertwining branches, some appearing bare or sparsely covered with small, dark marks that resemble foliage. The branches extend across the width of the painting, forming a thick, textured canopy. The trunks of these trees are less distinct, blending into the overall mass of branches. The lower third of the painting shows more substantial tree trunks on either side, framing a central area. A winding path or stream, indicated by lighter tones and subtle outlines, meanders through the foreground. The ground is depicted with textured strokes, with darker lines defining contours and shadows, suggesting rocky or uneven terrain. The layering of elements throughout the painting creates a perception of depth within the forested landscape.
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