Untitled (View of City from Mountain) 

This ink-and-wash landscape drawing, by the celebrated Japanese artist Ike no Taiga (1723-1776), presents a panoramic view of a city nestled amidst mountains. The artist's unique perspective, depicting a distant cityscape from a lofty vantage point, showcases his masterful skill in capturing atmospheric depth and scale. Taiga's use of fine lines and subtle washes in muted tones creates a tranquil and evocative scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the harmony between nature and human settlement. This minimalist approach, characteristic of the artist's style, epitomizes the aesthetic ideals of the Nanga school, a prominent movement in Japanese painting that flourished in the 18th century.