the subject of the painting is an autumn landscape with reeds and a lake in the background.

river wetlands marsh coast still life peace harmony bamboo countryside wilderness japanese japan chinese zen ink oriental china silhouette watercolor calligraphy tranquil art spa grove tropical brush jungle tradition monochrome painting stem tranquility wellbeing foliage light artistic artwork balance calm east environmental graphic meditation serenity simplicity spirituality therapy buddhism sumie subject autumn landscape reeds lake background traditional sumi-e style background