春景山水図 (Shunkei sansui zu)|Spring Cleaning
The Met
Artist: Yokoi Kinkoku(Japanese, 1761–1832)
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 42 3/4 × 17 5/8 in. (108.6 × 44.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 72 5/8 × 24 7/16 in. (184.5 × 62 cm) Overall with knobs: 72 5/8 × 26 7/8 in. (184.5 × 68.3 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink wash painting depicting a mountainous landscape with buildings, dense trees, and a winding path
Detailed Description
The vertical painting depicts a mountainous landscape rendered primarily in ink washes with subtle color accents. The composition is arranged vertically, with towering mountains dominating the upper half and a cluster of buildings in the lower half. In the upper left, vertical lines of black calligraphy are visible, accompanied by a square red seal below them. The mountains in the upper section are craggy and textured, depicted with varying shades of grey and black ink, and hints of light pinkish-brown on some peaks. A few sparse trees grow on the mountain slopes. The middle ground features a transition to smaller, rounded hills and a denser array of trees, some with dark, full foliage and others appearing bare with intricate branches. A winding path or stream, rendered with dark ink, descends through this area. The lower half of the painting showcases a cluster of buildings with prominent thatched roofs, rendered in light brown and pinkish hues. Some buildings have open fronts, revealing interior spaces. Small figures are visible on the roofs of some structures, possibly engaged in activity. More trees, similar to those in the mid-ground, surround these dwellings. A dark, winding stream or path continues through the foreground, leading towards the bottom edge of the artwork. The overall palette is dominated by black and grey ink, complemented by muted browns, pinks, and subtle greens. A brown border with a black section at the top and bottom, featuring gold swirling patterns and small bird-like motifs, surrounds the central image.
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