清 傳弘仁 寺橋山色圖 卷|River Scene in Winter
The Met
Artist: Hongren|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1610–1664)
Date: dated 1661
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 152 1/4 in. (28.6 x 386.7cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape: towering mountains, a body of water, sparse trees, and a small building
Detailed Description
A horizontal, monochromatic ink wash landscape painting depicts a vast mountainous terrain with a body of water. In the lower left, a small, two-tiered pavilion with a dark, pointed roof sits on a rocky outcrop, its structure detailed with fine lines. To the right of the pavilion, a calm body of water stretches across the middle ground, reflecting the light. Beyond the water, a series of tall, pointed mountains rise in the background, their peaks fading into the distance. One prominent mountain in the far left background has a distinct, almost triangular peak, with faint outlines of trees on its upper slopes. A large mountain occupies the central foreground with steep, textured sides; its peak rises high. Clusters of small trees and brush are depicted on its slopes and ledges, with a few taller, more distinct trees on a lower ridge. To the right, the landscape continues with more rugged, blocky mountains and rock formations. These mountains appear less pointed and more eroded, with flat tops and vertical striations, also adorned with sparse trees. In the far right, a smaller, rounded hill or plateau is topped with a cluster of bare-branched trees. The entire scene is rendered with varying shades of grey and black ink, creating depth and texture.
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