풍경

Gion Nankai

c. 1700-1751

풍경 by Gion Nankai, c. 1700-1751

Imagine escaping the busy city life of 18th-century Japan—that's the vibe Gion Nankai captured here. As a key figure in the Nanga (literati) movement, he painted landscapes that were more about the scholar's state of mind than geographic accuracy. You can see towering, craggy mountains squeezing a tiny hut into the corner, where a lone figure enjoys the ultimate quiet retreat next to a waterfall. The calligraphy at the top is likely a poem composed by Nankai himself, blending poetry and painting into a single 'three perfections' masterpiece.

Technique
Ink and light color on paper
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