Framed by vertical, intersecting coconut trees extending towards the sky, this village landscape surrounded by nature and vegetation is a prime example of tranquillity. The billowing clouds, produced through swift and confident strokes, shows his exploration of spatial depth. Its exquisite forms and delicate colours are reflected in the mirror like pond in front of the home. Sitting in a relaxed position at the entry way, a male figure gazes into the distance, perhaps immersed in the wonderful scenery. Mun Sen conceived this moment of contemplation and dreams into a sophisticated expression with his charming brushstrokes and fresh colours. The legendary Yong Mun Sen is one of the earliest watercolorists, one with profound influence and high visibility. He was referred to as the Father of Malaysian Painting by dealer-gallerist-artist-writer-publisher Dato' Dr. Tan Chee Khuan in several of his books on pioneer artists. Born Yong Yen Lang, Mun Sen (the name he adopted in 1922) returned to China briefly (1914) before picking up art on his return to his hometown Sarawak. He had stints in Singapore before settling in Penang (1922), where he set up a photography studio cum gallery. He co-founded the Penang Chinese Art Club and the Singapore Society of Chinese Artists. He was accorded posthumous memorials by Singapore (1966), the National Art Gallery (Kuala Lumpur) and the Penang State Art Gallery (PSAG) in 1972, and the PSAG followed it up with a retrospective in 1999.