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Untitled

Bi Ji

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape Landscape Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is an ink by Bi Ji, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Bi Ji
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet scene of a small wooden pavilion on a lake, with a bridge leading to it. On the right side, a person sits under a tree near a thatched hut, while a mountain rises in the background. The lines are simple but detailed, with some areas shaded lightly. The artist used fine lines to create depth, especially in the water and foliage. Notice how the trees and waves aren’t filled in solidly—just a few strokes suggest their shape. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.