清 王概 金陵感舊圖 卷|Reminiscence of Jinling
The Met
Artist: Wang Gai(Chinese, 1645–1710)
Date: 1686
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 13 1/4 × 71 7/8 in. (33.7 × 182.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Matthew J. Edlund, 2016
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A panoramic landscape with misty mountains, boats on water, and buildings among dense trees
Detailed Description
A horizontal landscape painting rendered in muted tones depicts a vast, misty scene. In the background, craggy mountains rendered with ink washes rise, particularly on the left and center-right, with softer, more distant peaks fading into a pale sky. A wide expanse of light, yellowish-brown, possibly misty water or sky, fills the middle ground, separating various landmasses. On the left, several boats with tall masts and small structures on their decks float on this expanse. Clusters of dark green and grey trees, along with small buildings, are visible on low-lying land. Moving towards the center, more boats, some appearing as houseboats, are on the water. Clusters of small buildings and dense trees are situated on the landmasses. On the right side, a large, multi-tiered building with a curved roof sits atop a bridge-like structure that spans a gap. More buildings and clusters of green trees are on the surrounding land. The foreground also shows sections of land with trees and buildings. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of grey, brown, and pale green against a light, yellowish-brown background. Two red square seals are visible in the bottom right corner.
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