富士山図 (Fuji-san zu)|Mount Fuji
The Met
Artist: Yokoi Kinkoku 横井金谷(Japanese, 1761–1832)
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 31 1/2 × 59 1/8 in. (80 × 150.2 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Misty mountain landscape with a prominent peak, calm water, tree-covered islands, and small boats
Detailed Description
A horizontal composition is rendered primarily in shades of black, gray, and a pale greenish-blue, set against a light, off-white background. The image depicts a vast, misty landscape. In the background, a prominent, large mountain peak rises in the upper center-right, with a plume of mist blending into the hazy sky. To its left, a range of smaller, softer mountains recedes into the distance, also partially obscured by mist. The middle ground features a wide expanse of pale greenish-blue water. Scattered across this water are several small, dark shapes, possibly boats. On the left side of the water, a cluster of dark, rocky islands emerges, densely covered with dark green trees and foliage, extending from the left edge toward the center. On the right side, a more isolated rocky island features a few sparse, gnarled pine trees with dark trunks and green needles. A small, simple, light-colored structure, possibly a house or temple, is visible on this island. A narrow, dark line, suggesting a bridge or path, connects this island to another smaller rock formation further to the right. In the upper left corner, a block of vertical text is written in black ink, accompanied by two red square seals positioned below and to the right of the text.
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