Spring Mist over Jiangnan

Shitao

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a Chinese painting by Shitao, titled "Spring Mist over Jiangnan". The painting is divided into two sections: the top section features an ink-wash landscape, while the bottom section features calligraphy on a beige background. The landscape depicts a mountainous scene with trees and a misty atmosphere. The mountains are painted in shades of gray and black, with some bare and some with foliage. The sky is a light brown color with some clouds. In the foreground, there are several trees, including a large one with a curved branch. A small house or building is visible on the left side of the painting. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and black dominating the scene. The calligraphy section below the painting is written in black ink on a beige background, with some red seals or stamps. The text appears to be a poem or inscription, but it is not legible. The entire image has a beige border around it.