Sheer Cliffs by Min Zhen. A traditional Chinese ink wash landscape featuring towering, misty cliffs, a secluded building, a small waterfall, and vertical columns of elegant calligraphy.

Sheer Cliffs

Min Zhen

1788 · Medium Not Listed

A serene 18th-century ink wash landscape capturing the ethereal beauty of misty mountain cliffs.

$244

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft white, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1788 by Min Zhen, this masterful ink wash painting exemplifies the expressive brushwork of the Qing dynasty. The composition leads the eye through sheer, atmospheric cliffs toward a quiet mountain retreat, balanced by masterful calligraphy that adds a scholarly, poetic dimension to the scene.

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