Plowing in the rain 1955

"Plowing in the Rain" is a traditional Chinese ink wash painting created by Qi Baishi in 1955. Baishi, a renowned painter, captures the essence of rural life with his brushstrokes depicting a farmer and ox plowing a field under a light rain. The simplified forms and minimal details emphasize the harmonious relationship between man and nature, a key theme in Chinese art. This work, while visually simple, conveys a sense of peace and tranquility, characteristic of Baishi's late artistic style.