清 王原祁 為瞻亭畫七發妙劑圖 軸|Landscape for Zhanting
The Met
Artist: Wang Yuanqi(Chinese, 1642–1715)
Date: dated 1710
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 37 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (95.3 × 47 cm) Overall with mounting: 92 5/8 × 25 1/4 in. (235.3 × 64.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 92 5/8 × 29 in. (235.3 × 73.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Marie-Hélène Weill and Guy A. Weill, 2011
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink wash landscape showing towering mountains, scattered trees, and small buildings beside a river
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash landscape painting features a towering mountain range, a river, and scattered human structures. The upper right portion of the painting contains several columns of black ink calligraphy, with multiple red seals of various shapes and sizes placed below and to the left of the text. The central and upper two-thirds of the artwork are dominated by a massive, craggy mountain peak, rendered with intricate, textured brushstrokes in shades of grey and light blue, with darker ink defining contours. Smaller, undulating mountain ranges extend to the left and right, receding into the background. Sparse trees, indicated by dark green and black dots, cling to the mountain slopes. Below the main peak, a complex landscape of smaller hills and valleys unfolds. Numerous small, rectangular buildings with dark roofs are nestled into the slopes, connected by winding paths or terraces. Clusters of tall, slender trees with varying foliage, some bare and some with green leaves, are scattered throughout this area. The bottom third of the painting features a wide body of water, possibly a river or lake, with irregular, rocky banks. Large, flat rocks are visible on the banks and in the water. More trees grow along the water's edge and on small islands. The overall color palette is muted, with dominant greys, blues, and browns, accented by touches of green for foliage and black for ink lines.
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