Landscape in the Style of Mi Fu 1350 - 1650

This 17th-century Chinese landscape painting by Dong Qichang, a prominent artist and theorist of the Ming dynasty, is a masterful example of the "literati style" of painting. The work, titled *Landscape in the Style of Mi Fu*, depicts a serene mountainous scene rendered in delicate ink washes and dry brushstrokes. Qichang emulates the style of Mi Fu, a Song dynasty artist known for his expressive and abstract landscapes. The composition, with its misty mountains and winding river, evokes a sense of tranquility and detachment, reflecting the ideals of the literati class. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.