Landscape album 1699

"Landscape Album" is a collection of ink drawings created by Bada Shanren in 1699. The artist, also known as Zhu Da, was a prominent figure in the development of the literati style of painting in China. The album depicts a series of landscapes, emphasizing the artist's unique style of using bold brushstrokes to capture the essence of nature, evident in the image of a rocky landscape with sparse trees and houses. These works exemplify the artist’s mastery of ink wash techniques and his ability to convey a sense of serenity and solitude. This album is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.