Chinese Ink and Watercolor Shanshui Landscape Painting. Traditional Chinese ink and watercolor landscape painting of a hazy mountain scene. Unsigned. Framed.

Overall Size: 17 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. 

Sight Size: 8 3/4 x 14 in. 

Shanshui paintings are a cornerstone of traditional Chinese landscape art, literally translating to “mountain-water” and emphasizing the harmony between nature’s elements. Typically rendered in ink on silk or paper, these paintings depict mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and misty valleys, often accompanied by small human figures or structures to suggest scale and the philosophical notion of humanity’s place within the cosmos. Emerging during the Tang and Song dynasties, Shanshui works are less about realistic representation and more about capturing the spirit, rhythm, and energy of the landscape, reflecting Daoist and Confucian ideals. Through careful brushwork, layering, and use of empty space, these paintings create meditative scenes that invite contemplation, blending visual beauty with spiritual resonance.

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