Misty mountains, a wide body of water, sparse trees, and visible text in a painted landscape
The painting, rendered in shades of brown, grey, and black, depicts a vast landscape with mist. The upper right quadrant contains several columns of vertical text in black ink, which reads: "年少沙高 玉毫老僧臨場久俗 是為一字。日行萬 里。行遍兩江。水雲 便平沙口。避暑遠移人 雲邊村落數十家。出沒". Below and across the upper half, layers of dark, jagged mountains emerge from a lighter, atmospheric background, receding into the distance. The peaks are rendered with varying shades, suggesting depth and mist. The middle section is dominated by a wide expanse of calm water, reflecting the muted tones of the sky and distant land. Scattered across the water in the middle distance are several small, dark islands or landmasses. On the right side of the middle ground, a faint, winding path or series of small structures can be seen ascending a gentle slope towards the mountains. The foreground features more defined landmasses on both sides of the water. On the left, a cluster of tall, slender trees with distinct needle-like foliage stands on a small hill. On the right, a more rugged, rocky shoreline with a few small, dark structures or trees is visible. The water continues into the bottom, with faint ripples or reflections. A high horizon line places the water prominently in the lower half, with mountains rising above it.