Two album leaves from a landscape album 1621

This artwork by Li Liufang (1575-1629) is a set of two album leaves depicting a mountainous landscape in a delicate brushstroke style. The album leaves, dated 1621, are a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the essence of nature with minimal detail. The text accompanying the landscape depicts a poetic narrative related to the scene, which is common in East Asian art and provides context and adds another layer of meaning to the visual depiction. The album leaves, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, illustrate the rich cultural heritage and tradition of landscape painting in China.