明 (舊傳)王振鵬 大明宮圖 卷|The Daming Palace
The Met
Artist: Wang Zhenpeng(Chinese, active ca. 1275–1330)
Date: early 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 12 1/4 in. × 22 ft. 5 in. (31.1 × 683.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 13 3/8 in. × 36 ft. 11 in. (34 × 1125.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Grayscale drawing of tiered buildings, trees, ornate ships on water, and small figures
Detailed Description
A detailed grayscale drawing depicts a complex scene featuring multiple tiered buildings and ships on a body of water. On the left, a cluster of multi-story structures rises, characterized by their elaborate, curved roofs and multiple balconies. These buildings are intricately detailed with fine lines, showing windows, railings, and support beams. Some structures appear to be built into a rocky or mountainous landscape, with gnarled trees and branches growing alongside and over them. Small figures are visible on the balconies, within the buildings, and on the decks of the ships. To the right, on a body of water indicated by horizontal lines, two large, multi-masted ships are depicted. These ships feature tall, segmented sails and ornate superstructures on their decks. The overall composition is dense with architectural and natural details, rendered with fine line work throughout the entire image.
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