Scholar in a Mountain Landscape c. 19th century

"Scholar in a Mountain Landscape" is a hanging scroll painting by Nakabayashi Chikkei (1816-1867) that showcases a traditional Japanese landscape (or *sansui*) scene. The painting, featuring a scholar amidst a misty mountain setting, demonstrates the artist's skill in ink wash painting, a technique that relies on subtle washes of black ink to create nuanced textures and forms. This elegant artwork is now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.