雪村周継筆 費長房図|Daoist Master Fei Zhangfang with a Dragon
The Met
Artist: Sesson Shūkei 雪村周継(ca. 1504–ca. 1589)
Date: ca. 1555 to 1561
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 27 1/4 × 13 3/8 in. (69.2 × 34 cm) Overall with mounting: 60 1/2 × 18 3/8 in. (153.7 × 46.7 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2022
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A robed figure holding a bowl, facing a dragon emerging from swirling mist
Detailed Description
This vertical ink painting on a light-colored ground depicts a robed figure in the upper half, facing a dragon-like creature emerging from swirling mist below. The figure, positioned in the upper left, is shown in profile, looking towards the right. They wear loose, flowing robes rendered with broad, dark ink lines, and a simple cap or head covering. Their left hand holds a shallow, round bowl or dish, while their right arm is extended forward, with the hand open. The figure's posture suggests a leaning or kneeling position, with their gaze directed downwards. Below the figure, the composition transitions into an interplay of dark and light ink washes, forming dense, cloud-like or rock-like masses. From these swirling forms, a serpentine dragon-like creature emerges in the lower right quadrant. Its head, with visible eyes and a snout, is rendered with fine lines, and its body curves upwards and to the left, disappearing into the mist. In the lower left corner, two vertical characters are visible, rendered in dark ink. The central artwork is framed by a narrow dark blue border with gold patterns at the top and bottom, which is then surrounded by a wider, plain golden-brown border.
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