明/清 張宏 桃源勝概圖 卷|Peach Blossom Spring
The Met
Artist: Zhang Hong(Chinese, 1577–after 1652)
Date: dated 1638
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 9 1/2 × 74 5/8 in. (24.1 × 189.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 11 in. × 21 ft. 1 5/8 in. (28 × 644.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Julia and John Curtis, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Panoramic landscape of a bustling village, green mountains, a river with boats, and misty peaks
Detailed Description
The image depicts a detailed panoramic landscape with a village, mountains, and water, rendered in a muted color palette of greens, browns, and grays against a pale background. On the far left, a wide body of water features a large, multi-masted boat with sails furled, and several smaller boats. Figures are visible on the shore and in nearby fields, which are delineated by faint lines. A few simple buildings with dark roofs are scattered near the water. Moving towards the center, the landscape transitions into a densely populated village. Numerous buildings with dark, tiled roofs and light-colored walls are clustered together, some appearing to be multi-story. Paths wind through the village, populated by many small figures engaged in various activities, such as walking, carrying items, and interacting near doorways. Lush green mountains rise behind and around the village, covered with a variety of trees, including tall, dark green pine-like trees and smaller, lighter green deciduous trees. To the right, the village continues, gradually becoming more enveloped in soft, white, cloud-like mist that obscures parts of the landscape. More green mountains emerge from the mist. In the upper right distance, a tall, slender, multi-tiered pagoda-like structure with a pointed top is visible, partially shrouded by the clouds. Other smaller structures also appear within the misty, mountainous terrain.
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