Landscape 1826

"Landscape" is a hanging scroll created in 1826 by the Chinese artist Chen Hui'an, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The work depicts a mountainous landscape with minimal detail, using light washes of ink to create a sense of atmospheric depth. The overall composition is sparse, with a few figures and a single ox adding a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. This work exemplifies the literati style, valuing elegant simplicity and capturing the essence of nature rather than precise representation. The scroll is a testament to the enduring tradition of Chinese landscape painting and its focus on the sublime beauty of the natural world.