Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hashimoto Gahō(Japanese, 1835–1908)
Date: ca. 1885–89
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink wash painting of a misty mountain landscape with a village, river, and gnarled trees
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting depicts a misty landscape primarily in shades of gray, black, and subtle greens. The upper half is dominated by soft, light gray mist, through which several dark gray mountains emerge. The peaks are textured with small, dark dots suggesting foliage or rock. Below the mist, a winding river or lake is visible, with lighter gray water. On the left, a few sparse, dark willow-like trees with drooping branches stand near the water's edge. Further right, two small boats are visible on the water. The right side of the foreground features a steep, dark gray slope covered with several large, gnarled pine trees. Their trunks are twisted and dark, with sparse, dark green needles. In the lower center and left, a small village is nestled on a gentle slope. Several simple, rectangular buildings with dark roofs and light walls are visible. A small bridge with a dark railing crosses a narrow stream or path in the lower left. Two figures on horseback are seen on a path near the bridge. A red seal and dark characters are visible in the lower right corner. The characters read '張邦輔'.
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