The art of Huang Bin-hong was known for a strong individualistic quality with his dedication to different schools of art and to life drawings. With an early influence by the Xinan School, light ink and dry brush was used resulting in elegant paintings. He was called Bai Binhong during this period. This is a work of the Bai Binhong period where references could be traced to Li Chang-heng and Cheng Sui with hints of Jinshi strokes. Rugged ridges filled the work with scattered rocks surrounding the river landscape. Rocky cliff spiked from the left where a crooked tree emerged from the rocks. Long cun strokes were used to depict the texture of the rocks. The variations of strokes enhance the elusiveness of the landscape, breaking away from classical Chinese ink art. The rough surface of the rocks were coloured to highlight the texture and the quality of Jinshi style. Such a combination of classical style and realistic depiction of nature enhance the scholastic quality of this majestic landscape in the style of late Ming with a strong hermit character.