Water Album - The Waving Surface of the Autumn Flood 

"Water Album - The Waving Surface of the Autumn Flood" is a minimalist ink-and-wash painting by Ma Yuan, a renowned artist of the Song dynasty. It depicts a vast expanse of water, rendered with a delicate, rhythmic pattern of undulating lines, capturing the subtle movement of the waves. This work is a powerful example of Ma Yuan's mastery of brushstrokes and his ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and vastness with minimal detail. The painting's evocative simplicity and its focus on capturing the essence of nature are characteristic of the Southern Song landscape tradition, which was deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism.