Landscape Album P06
Dong Qichang, the ultimate art critic and trendsetter of the late Ming Dynasty, painted this serene mountain scene with a masterful touch of ink. Notice how the pine trees cling to the rugged cliffs and a tiny house nestles in the valley—it's the perfect escape for a scholar tired of city life. Dong didn't just paint; he literally wrote the rulebook on Chinese art history, dividing painters into 'Northern' and 'Southern' schools. This album leaf shows his signature dry brushwork and elegant composition, proving why he was the VIP of the art world for centuries.