Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 18th–19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on silk
Dimensions: 9 x 9 5/8 in. (22.9 x 24.4 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A robed figure walks through a mountainous landscape with a large gnarled tree and water
Detailed Description
The circular artwork, rendered in a monochromatic ink wash style, depicts a solitary figure traversing a mountainous landscape. The dominant color palette consists of shades of brown, dark grey, and black. On the left side, a large, gnarled tree with dense, dark foliage extends from a steep, rocky cliff face, its branches reaching towards the center. Below the tree, a small, robed figure, facing right, walks along a winding path or ridge, holding a slender staff. The figure's robe is light-colored, contrasting slightly with the darker ground. To the right of the figure, the landscape unfolds into rolling hills and lower rock formations, depicted with lighter ink washes. In the lower right quadrant, a body of water or mist is suggested by a series of wavy lines and textured patterns. The upper right portion of the circle is largely open, with a lighter wash, suggesting sky or distant space.
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