Pure Lotus Villa (淨蓮山莊圖)

This painting, titled Pure Lotus Villa, is a typical landscape work by Zhang Hailiang. The scene depicts a tranquil and elegant natural landscape with undulating mountains, swirling mists, lush trees, and winding rivers, presenting a harmonious picture. The rocks in the painting are rendered with strong and vigorous brushstrokes, while the trees are depicted with delicate brushwork, creating clear layers that showcase the artist's profound skill in ink and brush. In the upper left corner of the painting, there are inscriptions and seals. The inscription reads: "The heart is as vast as the ocean, planting pure lotuses to nourish the body and mind." This phrase expresses the artist's pursuit of a serene state of mind and reverence for nature, seemingly conveying a sense of inner peace and tranquility. The signature "Le'an Hailiang" indicates the author's name and location. Zhang Hailiang's works inherit the style of traditional Chinese literati painting, while also incorporating his unique artistic innovations. His paintings not only reflect meticulous depictions of natural landscapes but also embody rich cultural connotations and literati flavor. This Pure Lotus Villa is precisely his interpretation of the harmony between nature and the mind, demonstrating his outstanding talent in the creation of Chinese landscape paintings.