Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Jing Hao
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 16 3/8 x 52 in. (41.6 x 132.1 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide, monochromatic landscape with misty mountains, trees, a waterfall, a river, and distant structures
Detailed Description
This horizontal landscape is rendered in a monochromatic palette of browns, greys, and black ink washes, creating a misty, expansive scene. In the far left, a tall, dark mountain rises, from which a thin waterfall cascades down its left face into a body of water below. A low, arched bridge spans this water, connecting two rocky banks. Numerous trees, some with dark, dense foliage and others appearing gnarled and sparse, are scattered across the foreground and mid-ground slopes. A small, square red seal mark is visible in the bottom left corner. Moving towards the center, the landscape opens into a wide river or lake, with several small, dark rocks or islands dotting its surface. More mountains and hills, varying in height and definition, recede into the background, their forms softened by atmospheric haze. Clusters of trees, some with distinct branches, grow on the rocky terrain. On the right side, the distant landscape becomes increasingly faint, softened by atmospheric effects. A cluster of small, simple buildings, possibly a village, is nestled on a gentle slope in the upper right, surrounded by a scattering of trees. The wide body of water continues towards the right, and a faint, diagonal line extends from the right edge into the water, suggesting a fishing net or a boat's mast. The overall composition employs atmospheric perspective, with foreground elements rendered with more detail and darker tones, while background elements are lighter and less distinct, conveying depth and distance.
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