Windswept lakeshore 1195 - 1230

"Windswept Lakeshore" is a handscroll painting by Xia Gui, a prominent artist of the Southern Song dynasty. Painted in the 13th century, the painting depicts a serene lakeshore scene with a mountain range rising in the background. The artist's use of ink washes and brushstrokes creates a sense of atmospheric depth and movement, capturing the essence of a windswept landscape. This evocative work is a testament to Xia Gui's mastery of the literati painting style, which emphasized the artistic expression of individual feelings and emotions in nature.