Untitled
The Met
Artist: Luo Mu(Chinese, 1622–1706)
Date: dated 1661
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 12 7/8 x 262 in. (32.7 x 665.5 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1951
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape in shades of gray, with mountains, water, many trees, and small buildings
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink wash landscape painting is rendered in shades of gray and black on a light, off-white background. The composition features a sprawling natural scene dominated by mountains, water, and a variety of trees, with a few small structures. In the upper left, a large, steep mountain descends towards a body of water. To its right, a wide expanse of water separates a series of rounded hills, many of which are densely covered with dark, needle-like trees. Further right, in the upper-middle and upper-right, more substantial, undulating mountains rise, also adorned with clusters of trees. Some trees appear as dense, dark masses, while others are depicted with bare, skeletal branches, particularly in the mid-ground. The lower left quadrant shows a small cluster of two buildings with peaked roofs, situated on a low bank beside the water. These structures are surrounded by a mix of trees: some with full, dark canopies and others with thin, bare branches. The foreground and mid-ground are characterized by additional low hills and islands, many featuring groups of trees with distinct, dark foliage or sparse, leafless forms. Bodies of water, rendered with lighter washes, weave through the landscape, visually separating the landmasses. The brushwork ranges from soft, graded washes for the mountains to precise, darker strokes for the trees and architectural details.
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