Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy 1633

This page from the *Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy* by Hu Zhengyan depicts a weathered rock formation with delicate blades of grass at its base, executed with brushstrokes and ink washes. The painting exemplifies the *xieyi* (suggestive brushwork) style, where the artist evokes the essence of the subject matter through simplified forms and gestural lines. The image exemplifies the Qing dynasty's (1644–1912) renewed interest in the natural world and the power of subtle observation. *Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy*, a collection of paintings and essays, aimed to revive and preserve traditional Chinese painting techniques. This specific page, dated 1633, showcases Zhengyan's talent for capturing the beauty of simple forms and their relationship to their environment.