Untitled
The Met
Artist: Li Xiying
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Miniature from album of eleven paintings; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 5 x 6 3/4 in. (12.7 x 17.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1942
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome ink wash painting of a mountainous landscape with temples, dense trees, and small structures
Detailed Description
A monochrome ink wash painting depicts a vast, detailed mountainous landscape. The artwork is rendered primarily with dark ink lines and washes, creating a sense of depth and texture against the lighter background. In the background, towering, rugged mountains dominate the upper half of the composition. Their peaks are outlined with dark, jagged ink strokes, and their slopes are rendered with lighter washes, suggesting a misty or atmospheric quality. Small, dark clusters of foliage or trees are visible on some mountain ridges. In the mid-ground, several traditional-style buildings are nestled within the valleys and on the lower slopes. To the left, a large temple complex with multiple tiered roofs is visible, partially obscured by trees. To the right, a tall, multi-storied structure, possibly a pagoda or watchtower, stands on a higher ridge, surrounded by dense, dark foliage. The foreground features rolling hills and numerous clusters of pine-like trees, depicted with fine, dark brushstrokes that create a textured appearance. A prominent, irregular, light-colored shape, possibly a large rock or a waterfall, is visible in the lower-left foreground, contrasting with the darker surrounding trees and ground. Small, simple structures, resembling houses or huts, are scattered along the lower right, near the base of the mountains. A small, rectangular red seal with illegible characters is present in the lower-left corner of the painting. The sky above the mountains is a uniform light brown, matching the background color.
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