Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 43 1/16 x 16 1/8 in. (109.4 x 40.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 76 1/4 x 22 in. (193.7 x 55.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 76 1/4 x 25 1/8 in. (193.7 x 63.8 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1979
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A dense, mountainous landscape with numerous buildings, waterfalls, and trees, rendered in muted tones
Detailed Description
Rendered in muted tones of brown, black, and subtle greens, a complex and layered mountainous landscape is presented. The composition is dense, with elements stacked vertically. In the upper section, towering, dark mountains dominate, with rugged forms and deep valleys. Faint suggestions of mist or clouds appear to cling to the peaks. Several multi-story buildings with distinct, tiered roofs are nestled into the mountain slopes. A narrow waterfall cascades down from the upper left, disappearing into the mid-ground. The middle portion of the painting continues the mountainous terrain, with more prominent waterfalls flowing vertically through the scene. Numerous buildings, some with multi-tiered roofs, are integrated into the rugged landscape, often situated on ledges or beside the flowing water. Trees with dark, dense foliage are scattered throughout, clinging to slopes and emerging from valleys. The lower third of the painting features a wider, calmer body of water, possibly a river or large stream, flowing horizontally across the bottom. More buildings, including what appear to be houses or smaller structures, are visible on the banks and nestled among clusters of trees. The foreground shows rocky ground and dense vegetation. Small red seals are visible in the lower left and lower right corners of the painted area.
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