飲中八仙図|Drinking Festival of the Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup
The Met
Artist: Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪(Japanese, 1754–1799)
Date: late 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 51 5/8 × 23 11/16 in. (131.1 × 60.1 cm) Overall with mounting: 88 3/4 × 29 11/16 in. (225.5 × 75.4 cm) Overall with knobs: 88 3/4 × 32 1/16 in. (225.5 × 81.5 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Many people gather in a mountainous landscape, some preparing food
Detailed Description
An outdoor scene with numerous figures is set within a mountainous landscape. The composition is divided into three main sections, moving from top to bottom. The upper section features a light sky above a range of ink-washed mountains that recede into the distance on the right. A prominent peak on the left is topped with dark, detailed trees. Small groups of figures are visible on a winding path in the upper left and near a body of water that stretches across the middle ground. The central section is dominated by a dense crowd of many figures, appearing to be predominantly men, with varied postures. They wear simple robes in light tones such as white, grey, and light blue, outlined with black ink. A large wooden cart wheel is a prominent feature on the left side of this crowd. Some figures hold large, round fans or other implements. On the right, a low wall or bridge structure supports additional figures. The lower section focuses on a group of figures engaged in preparing food or drink. A central robed figure kneels, stirring a pot or bowl. Various pots, bowls, and cups are arranged on the ground around them. To the right, another kneeling figure tends a small fire with a pot placed over it. Other details include a large barrel, a pair of shoes, and a screen with visible calligraphic text and a seated figure drawing. In the lower left corner, a red seal and black calligraphic text are present.
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