狩野山楽筆 金山西湖図屏風|Jinshan Island and West Lake
The Met
Artist: Kano Sanraku(Japanese, 1559–1635)
Date: 1630
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image: 60 1/16 in. × 11 ft. 9 in. (152.5 × 358.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 67 5/16 in. × 12 ft. 4 1/4 in. (170.9 × 376.6 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A screen painting of a vast landscape with towering mountains, many buildings, and small boats
Detailed Description
A screen painting presents an expansive landscape rendered primarily in black ink wash on a light, possibly gold-toned, background. The composition is dominated by a series of towering, craggy mountains that stretch across the entire width of the screen, rising from a body of water that flows through the lower and middle sections. The mountains are depicted with varying shades of ink, creating a sense of depth and texture, and are dotted with numerous small trees and sparse vegetation, particularly on their peaks and slopes. Scattered throughout the mountainous terrain and along the water's edge are numerous buildings. These structures vary in size and complexity, ranging from multi-tiered structures resembling pagodas and large complexes with sweeping roofs to smaller, simpler dwellings. Many buildings are nestled into the mountain contours or perched on ledges, while others are situated on islands or peninsulas jutting into the water. Small boats, some with figures, are visible on the water in various locations, particularly in the foreground and mid-ground. The light background appears to be mist or distant sky.
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