清 佚名 舊傳管道昇 竹石圖 冊頁|Bamboo
The Met
Artist: Guan Daosheng|Unidentified artist(1262–1319)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink on silk
Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (27.3 x 27.3 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A horizontal ink painting depicting dense bamboo groves, textured rocks, and a winding path
Detailed Description
The painting is a horizontal composition rendered in ink on a light brown or tan ground, depicting a landscape primarily composed of bamboo and rocks. On the far left, a gentle, undulating slope rises slightly, with a few small clusters of bamboo scattered across it. In the upper left corner, vertical lines of text are visible, accompanied by two red square seals below them. Moving towards the center, the ground flattens into a path or clearing that appears to recede into the distance. Above this central area, a faint, circular lighter patch is visible against the darker background. The right side of the painting is dominated by a dense grove of tall bamboo stalks with numerous leaves, rendered in varying shades of dark ink. Interspersed within this dense bamboo are several large, vertically oriented rocks with textured surfaces, depicted in lighter ink tones with darker outlines and internal markings. Smaller bamboo plants and sparse vegetation are visible at the base of these rocks and along the path. Another red square seal is present in the lower right corner. The overall palette is monochromatic, relying on ink washes and lines to create depth and form against the warm, neutral background.
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