Mountain Village 1789

Ki Baitei’s 1789 painting *Mountain Village* is a delicate and evocative depiction of a mountainous landscape. Executed in ink and light washes of color on paper, the work showcases the artist's mastery of the *literati* style. The composition features a series of overlapping mountains and valleys, with a small village nestled amidst the foliage. The sparse brushwork creates a sense of tranquility and solitude, reflecting the ideals of the literati tradition. This piece, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is an excellent example of Ki Baitei's refined artistic sensibilities and his ability to capture the beauty of the natural world.