Back home after a night of drunkenness 1707

"Back home after a night of drunkenness" is a work by the renowned Chinese painter Shitao, completed in 1707, the year of his death. The painting features a man riding a cow, likely the artist himself. The simple yet expressive brushstrokes depict a scene of everyday life in China, imbued with a sense of humor and self-reflection. The calligraphy on the right side is a poem by Shitao that accompanies the image, providing further context to the scene. This work exemplifies Shitao's unique style, characterized by bold, energetic strokes and a blend of realism and abstraction, typical of the literati painting genre.