清 曹澗 倣名家山水 冊|Landscapes in the Styles of Various Artists
The Met
Artist: Cao Jian(Chinese, active early 18th century)
Date: dated 1716
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Overall (b–l): 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (26.7 x 29.2 cm) Overall (a): 10 3/8 x 11 5/8 in. (26.4 x 29.5 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Mountainous landscape with a pagoda, waterfall, and small figures on a winding path
Detailed Description
A square-format image shows a mountainous landscape primarily in shades of gray, light blue, and green, with accents of red. Rolling mountains dominate the composition, filling most of the frame. In the upper left, a large, light-colored mountain slopes upwards, its textured surface appearing rocky with sparse vegetation. A winding path ascends this mountain, and two small, dark figures are visible on it, one higher than the other. Perched atop a prominent peak in the upper center-left is a multi-tiered pagoda with a distinctive curved roof. Red foliage and other trees surround the pagoda. To the right of the central peak, a steep, dark-green forested mountain rises, creating a deep valley. A waterfall cascades down this valley, flowing into a body of water or river at the bottom of the image. The foreground features more textured landforms and sparse vegetation. The upper portion of the image is a light gray, possibly depicting a cloudy sky or mist. In the upper left corner, vertical black calligraphy is present, reading: "溪山積雪", "桂玉生香書畫", "壬午冬日", and "王石谷". Below this text are two square red seals with indistinct characters.
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