Pleasure in a Mountain Brook by Zha Shibiao. A traditional Chinese ink painting of a scholar on a boat floating near a rocky bank with willow trees under a misty sky.

Pleasure in a Mountain Brook

Zha Shibiao

1684 · Medium Not Listed

A serene 17th-century ink and wash landscape capturing a quiet moment of scholarly leisure on a mountain brook.

$243

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Where it works

A light, restful piece with softened warm notes — adds presence without crowding the room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Bathroom · Living Room
Placement
Best across wider walls, shelves, and low furniture lines
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Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft cream

About the piece

Created in 1684 by Zha Shibiao, this evocative landscape reflects the refined 'literati' style of the early Qing dynasty. The composition features a scholar at rest on a thatched boat, framed by delicate willow branches and atmospheric mountain mist typical of the Anhui school.