雪村周継筆 山水図|Landscape with Rocky Precipice
The Met
Artist: Sesson Shūkei(ca. 1504–ca. 1589)
Date: 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 11 7/8 × 18 3/8 in. (30.2 × 46.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 44 in. × 22 5/8 in. (111.8 × 57.4 cm) Overall with knobs: 44 × 24 1/2 in. (111.8 × 62.3 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape painting of buildings on a steep cliff, mountains, water, and small figures
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a vast landscape, rendered in shades of black and gray on a light brown ground, and is framed by a gold border. A prominent, steep, dark gray cliff rises from the lower center, dominating the composition. Perched on its summit and various ledges are several multi-tiered buildings with dark, angular roofs, surrounded by sparse pine trees. A winding path with small figures traverses the base of this central cliff. To the left and behind the main cliff, smaller, jagged peaks emerge from a misty haze, while faint, undulating mountain ranges recede into the distant background on the right. The lower half of the painting is occupied by a calm body of water. Several small boats are visible on the water; one in the lower center contains multiple figures, some appearing to be rowing or engaged in an activity. Another boat is further to the right. On the right bank of the water, a cluster of dark, leafy trees stands next to a small building with a dark roof. Additional small figures are scattered along the water's edge and on paths. On the far left side of the painting, vertically oriented characters are visible, reading "龍舟競渡" followed by smaller, less distinct characters below. The brushwork varies from bold, dark strokes for the cliffs and trees to lighter, softer washes for the distant mountains and mist.
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