Landscape
Artist
Shen Zhou
(Chinese, 1427 - 1509)
Date1427-1509
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsInk and colors on gold-flecked paper
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 7 7/8 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 50.5 cm (image); H. 10 1/2 in x W. 22 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 55.9 cm (overall)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB81D39
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedShen Zhou, 沈周
Sela: Qinan 啓南（朱文方印）
Collectors seal:鑑藏印：春雨楼祕藏（朱文長方印）；冠五珍藏（朱文方印）；天景楼（白文方印）；？吾？？（朱文方印，三字不清）；佩裳心賞（朱文方印）。
InscribedThe mountain shortcut is a winding path (where) many hidden animals play at dusk. A monk comes home chilled, his thoughts profound. An occasional bellchime filters through and stirs the grove.
Inscription自題詩：山徑路逶迤，幽禽多少哢，僧歸寒意微，疏鍾隔林動。
MarkingsShen Zhou (signed); Qinan (seal)
