Waiting for the Ferry 1200 - 1233

"Waiting for the Ferry" is a Chinese ink and color painting on silk, created anonymously sometime between 1200 and 1233. The painting depicts a misty landscape with a lone tree in the foreground and a distant mountain range. The painting is reminiscent of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), a period known for its refined and elegant landscapes. The minimalist style of the artwork reflects the aesthetics of the time, emphasizing the harmony between humanity and nature. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and its diminutive size suggests it was intended as a personal object.