A Multitude of Mountains and Accumulated Snow

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A Multitude of Mountains and Accumulated Snow

18th century

Jin Jie (Chinese, active early 18th century)

Scholar-gentlemen sometimes embraced depictions of cold and snowy landscapes like this one as an escape from daily life. Such scenes of undisturbed purity were considered a type of spiritual dwelling and, for some, represented the lands of the immortals. The sweeping curves of the rocky peaks, known as "dragon veins," encapsulate the mysterious energy of the mountains and the cultivated spirit of the upright scholar.

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Object Details

Title:

A Multitude of Mountains and Accumulated Snow

Date:

18th century

Artist:

Jin Jie (Chinese, active early 18th century)

Medium:

Ink and color on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll

Dimensions:

47 7/16 × 23 1/4 inches (120.5 × 59 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds from the Simkhovitch Collection, 1929

Accession Number:

1929-40-132

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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