Cold Spring Mountain Colors (春寒山色圖)

This ink painting, titled "Cold Spring Mountain Colors," depicts a cold spring mountain landscape. The artwork uses a monochromatic ink palette to highlight the rugged terrain and cold atmosphere. The entire scene is composed of towering cliffs, dense forests, and flowing streams, created with delicate brushwork and varying shades of ink to provide depth and texture. The inscription on the painting reads, "In May, the mountains are covered with snow; no flowers, only coldness." This verse reflects the harsh and cold nature of the mountain scenery, emphasizing the contrast between the expected warmth of May and the actual frigid conditions depicted in the painting. This poem adds a poetic layer to the artwork, enhancing its expression of solitude and majestic beauty.