Nine Dragon Pool

Mei Qing

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting titled "Nine Dragon Pool" by Mei Qing. The painting features a grayscale color palette with shades of brown, gray, and tan. The composition includes a winding path or stream that flows from the top center of the painting downward, surrounded by large rounded boulders and rocks. Several trees with sparse foliage are scattered throughout the scene, primarily concentrated in the lower center. The trees have thin trunks and branches. On the left side of the painting, there is a column of Chinese calligraphy in black ink, accompanied by two small red seals. The overall style of the painting is traditional Chinese art, characterized by simple yet expressive brushstrokes and a focus on natural scenery.