Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Lin Liang
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 37 1/2 × 18 7/8 in. (95.3 × 47.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 68 1/8 × 23 5/8 in. (173 × 60 cm) Overall with knobs: 68 1/8 × 25 5/8 in. (173 × 65.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1930
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two ducks swim in water with faint vegetation above, depicted in shades of brown and grey
Detailed Description
A vertical composition, rendered primarily in shades of brown and grey, depicts two ducks in water with subtle background elements. At the very top, a solid, darker brown horizontal band spans the width of the image. Below this, the main scene unfolds on a lighter brown background. In the upper left, faint, wispy lines suggest plant stems or reeds extending downwards. Below these, indistinct, darker, cloud-like shapes are visible, possibly indicating foliage or distant land. Two ducks are the central figures in the lower half of the composition, both facing towards the right. The upper duck is positioned slightly behind and above the lower one, with its head slightly lowered. Its body is detailed with fine lines that delineate its feathers. The lower duck is in the foreground, appearing larger and closer, with its head submerged or very close to the water's surface. Its body also features detailed feather patterns. The water is suggested by subtle horizontal lines and variations in shading, creating a sense of depth and movement around the ducks.
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