曽我蕭白筆 峨山南宗賛 天台山石橋図|Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai
The Met
Artist: Soga Shōhaku|Gazan Nanso(Japanese, 1730–1781)
Date: 1779
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 44 7/8 × 20 in. (114 × 50.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 79 1/8 × 25 3/16 in. (201 × 64 cm) Overall with knobs: 79 1/8 × 27 1/2 in. (201 × 69.8 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash painting of a mountainous landscape with a bridge, waterfalls, and flying creatures
Detailed Description
A vertical painting, predominantly in shades of gray, black, and sepia, with a light beige background, depicts a mountainous landscape. At the top, a delicate arched bridge spans a chasm, connecting two towering, jagged peaks. Small, indistinct figures appear to be on or near the bridge. Below the bridge, on the right side, a large, craggy mountain face descends steeply, covered in swirling clouds and dense, textured forms that resemble foliage or rock formations. Several winged creatures, resembling lions or dogs, are depicted in various poses, some flying through the air, others perched on ledges. On the left side, sheer cliff faces drop into a misty area, with multiple waterfalls cascading down. Clouds and mist fill the mid-ground, obscuring parts of the lower landscape. Towards the bottom, more turbulent water and cloud formations are visible, with additional flying creatures. The composition emphasizes height and depth, showing solid rock, flowing water, and mist. Calligraphy and red seals are visible in the upper right portion of the painting.
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