Contrasting manmade buildings and nature, the artist records his impressions of the changes in light and the atmospheric conditions. The vertical branches of the trees display his sensitivity to the beauty of lines. Emphasising feeling and mood, the scene is united by the use of lush green colour and swift brush strokes. Zhong Pai Mu studied at Xin Hua Art Academy in Shanghai and later moved to Nanjing to learn from the masterful Xu Beihong whom at the time returned to China to lead the Art Academy at Central University. Upon graduation, Zhong returned to Ipoh and was invited by Kuo Ju Ping to teach oil painting in Penang. He then moved to Singapore and taught Western art at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore for a few years before migrating to Hong Kong. During his time in Singapore, he had also offered guidance to painter Fung Yow Chork.