The spirit of the Lingnan School spread beyond China and lived well into the post-war period as a result of Zhao Shao’ang’s efforts. Zhao showed great virtuosity in this bold composition. The gnarled surface of the pine tree is effectively conveyed through the variation of ink and strokes. Zhao expressed his admiration for the pine tree in the inscription by praising its resilience and magnificence despite undergoing the ravages of time and the environment.
