清 梅清 為澤翁倣各家山水圖 冊|Landscapes after Ancient Masters
The Met
Artist: Mei Qing(Chinese, 1623–1697)
Date: 1693
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of twelve paintings and one leaf of calligraphy; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Each leaf: 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (24.8 x 29.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, in honor of Maxwell K. Hearn, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash landscape: dense trees, distant mountains, a figure in a boat, and two small houses
Detailed Description
This ink wash landscape depicts mountains, water, trees, and human elements. A dense cluster of trees dominates the right side, rendered in varying shades of dark gray and black ink, with some lighter washes suggesting depth. Among these trees, two small structures with thatched roofs are visible at the lower right, nestled into the foliage. In the midground, a body of water extends across the center of the painting, with a small, narrow boat containing a single figure positioned on the left side. The figure, rendered with minimal detail, appears to be either rowing or standing. Beyond the water, in the upper left and center, a range of mountains rises, depicted with lighter gray washes and subtle hints of light blue, suggesting distance and a hazy atmosphere. Scattered trees are visible on the mountain slopes. The foreground on the left features a low bank with more sparse trees. The overall color palette is monochromatic, relying heavily on black and gray ink washes, with the paper's natural off-white serving as highlights. Small touches of red are present in the foliage of some trees on the right, and prominently in the two square seals and vertical calligraphy in the upper left corner. Another red seal is visible in the lower right corner. The calligraphy in the upper left reads: "著華在木華小來間山".
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