House and Mountain (A Page from the Jie Zi Yuan) 0-0

"House and Mountain (A Page from the Jie Zi Yuan)" is a black ink on paper illustration by Li Gonglin, a Song Dynasty artist known for his innovative landscape paintings. The artwork depicts a mountain scene with a house perched precariously on a cliff. The detailed brushwork and meticulous attention to detail are characteristic of Li Gonglin's style, which emphasized a refined and restrained approach to landscape painting. The work is part of the album "Jie Zi Yuan," a collection of ink drawings by various artists that showcased the artistic landscape of the Song Dynasty. This specific illustration exemplifies the album's dedication to capturing the beauty of the natural world, conveying a serene and contemplative atmosphere through the artist's deft brushstrokes and delicate lines.