Fishing Village in Snowy Mountains

This Yuan dynasty painting of a cold winter scene depicts a secluded fishing village amid the background of distant snowy hills. Tall pine trees, interspersed with bare branches and withered twigs, surround the village in the foreground. As one looks closely, small figures are detectable in bustling daily activities—villagers walk outside and children play with animals. Along the shore are fishermen still working hard—casting their nets, docking their boats, and releasing bait. The winterscape and fishing life became a popular subject among Song and Yuan painters who often longed for a peaceful countryside life free from urban chaos and social turmoils.