壺天樂聚|Merry Gatherings in the Magic Jar
The Met
Artist: Gong Kai(Chinese, 1222–after 1304)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 11 3/4 in. × 14 ft. 2 in. (29.8 × 431.8 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1924
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink wash painting shows several figures with objects and foliage in a landscape
Detailed Description
A horizontal ink wash painting in shades of black and gray depicts multiple figures within a sparse landscape. On the far left, a figure sits facing right, with a round object on the ground in front of them. Behind this figure, a gourd-shaped vase and a stand with a scroll are visible amidst some foliage. To the right, a standing figure, also facing right, holds a thin stick or brush pointed upwards towards a fan-shaped object suspended from a branch. Further right, another figure is seated on the ground, facing left, with a small, flat object or tray in front. To their immediate right, a standing figure faces left, holding a flute-like instrument to their mouth. On the far right, a figure is depicted on all fours, facing left, near some small plants. The background throughout the composition consists of abstract ink washes suggesting rolling hills, clouds, and distant foliage, with areas of lighter wash contrasting with darker, more defined lines for the figures and closer elements. The figures are rendered with simple outlines and minimal shading.
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