Pin on the Cliff 1707

"Pin on the Cliff" is a Chinese painting by Shitao, created in 1707, the year of the artist's death. The painting, executed in ink and light washes on paper, depicts a lone pine tree clinging to a rocky cliffside, its branches reaching towards the sky. Shitao, known for his expressive brushstrokes and bold compositions, was a leading figure in the development of literati painting, a style that emphasized personal expression and individual artistic vision. This artwork is a fine example of the artist's mastery of ink painting, his ability to capture the essence of nature through a few carefully placed brushstrokes.