Water Pavilion by Twin Pines Yuan or early Ming dynasty, 14th–15th century

"Water Pavilion by Twin Pines" is a Chinese landscape painting by Guo Xi, a renowned artist of the Northern Song Dynasty. Dating back to the Yuan or early Ming dynasty (14th–15th century), this work is a copy of a lost original by Guo Xi. The painting showcases his signature style, characterized by meticulous brushstrokes and the use of "axe-cut" mountain forms, a technique depicting jagged peaks and valleys. The scene portrays a serene mountain landscape with a water pavilion, symbolizing tranquility and harmony with nature, a recurring theme in Chinese art. This work is a testament to the enduring legacy of Guo Xi, whose influence shaped the development of landscape painting for centuries.