蘭亭曲水図 (Rantei kyokusui zu)|Lanting Pavilion by a Winding Stream
The Met
Artist: Hara Zaichū 原在中(Japanese, 1750–1837)
Date: 1829
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 49 3/16 × 22 5/8 in. (125 × 57.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 87 1/8 × 29 in. (221.3 × 73.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 87 1/8 × 31 3/4 in. (221.3 × 80.6 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous figures along a winding river in a misty, mountainous landscape with a pavilion
Detailed Description
A verdant landscape features a winding river flowing through it, populated by numerous small figures. At the top, green and brown mountains rise, partially obscured by white mist. Below these mountains, a waterfall cascades down a steep, green hillside into the river. On the right bank of the river, a pavilion with a dark, multi-tiered roof and red pillars stands, surrounded by trees, some bearing pink blossoms. The light blue-green river meanders from the upper middle section downwards. Along its banks, dozens of small figures, predominantly dressed in blue robes, are seated or standing on the grassy slopes. They are arranged in small groups, some facing each other, others facing the river. Small, dark objects, possibly cups, float in the river, particularly in the middle section. A white, bird-like form floats in the river near the pavilion. The landscape includes various trees and foliage, with tall bamboo groves on the left bank. Towards the bottom, the river flows under a light-colored arched bridge on the right side. More figures are scattered on the lower banks. In the lower left corner, vertical lines of black text are visible, accompanied by a square red seal. Another square red seal is present in the lower right corner.
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