Scholar viewing a waterfall 1190 - 1225

"Scholar Viewing a Waterfall" is a hanging scroll painting by the renowned Song dynasty artist Ma Yuan, created between 1190 and 1225. The painting showcases Ma Yuan's mastery of the "Ma-Xia" style, characterized by its precise brushstrokes and subtle washes of color. The composition, featuring a scholar gazing at a waterfall cascading down a mountainside, evokes a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. The painting's minimalist aesthetic and emphasis on the viewer's contemplative experience are hallmarks of the Song dynasty's artistic sensibilities.