Schildering 1700 - 1750

"Schildering" is a landscape painting created by Gao Qipei, a renowned Chinese artist, sometime between 1700 and 1750. This ink and wash painting depicts a serene scene with a single-story house nestled amidst a misty, mountainous landscape. The artist's use of delicate brushstrokes and subtle washes creates a sense of tranquility and depth, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human habitation. This painting exemplifies the "literati" style, characterized by its emphasis on intellectual and aesthetic values.