The artwork titled “Large Wind,” created by the artist Qi Baishi in 1925, belongs to the Ink and Wash Painting art movement. This landscape genre painting depicts a natural scene using minimalist brush strokes typical of the traditional Chinese ink and wash technique.
The artwork portrays a windswept landscape, characterized by a tree bending under the force of the wind, its branches and leaves depicted with swift, dynamic brushstrokes. In the background, there are silhouettes of boats with their sails also affected by the gusts, adding to the sense of movement within the composition. The use of negative space and delicate ink wash brings an ethereal quality to the scene, emphasizing both the power and subtlety of nature. The overall impression of the painting is one of harmonious interaction between the elements, masterfully captured by Qi Baishi.
