"Misty Landscape with a Fisherman in a Boat," attributed to the Song dynasty artist Xia Gui (c. 1180–1230), exemplifies the Southern Song school's emphasis on atmospheric effects and the integration of human figures within expansive natural settings. The painting reflects the era's aesthetic values, highlighting the harmony between humanity and nature, and has significantly influenced subsequent generations of Chinese landscape painting.
"Misty Landscape with a Fisherman in a Boat," attributed to the Song dynasty artist Xia Gui, exemplifies the Southern Song school's emphasis on atmospheric effects and the interplay of water and mist. The composition features a solitary fisherman in a boat, rendered with delicate brushwork, set against a backdrop of ethereal mountains and soft, diffused light that evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.
