Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Qing Ji, ink
Untitled, by Qing Ji, ink

Untitled is an ink print by Qing Ji. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a polychrome woodblock print by Qing Ji, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene mountain landscape with a small house nestled among boulders at the cliff base, featuring sparse trees and jagged rocks.

Technique & Style

Sharp ink lines define the composition, with subtle texture achieved through light fill-in areas, while repeated lines build up shadows, particularly on rocks, creating a sense of depth and solidity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Qing Ji

Chinese, fl. 1630–1650