Yang Renkai (1915 - 2008) was a renowned Chinese connoisseur and art historian, and he was the director of Liaoning Provincial Museum, the first public museum founded in the People’s Republic of China. In 1975, Yang Renkai visited the U.S. to study Chinese paintings and calligraphy in American museums, and he wrote widely about his findings. He also viewed private collections in the U.S., gaining a deep appreciation for how these works were treasured abroad. In 2006, at the age of 91, Yang Renkai created the current work, demonstrating his lifelong dedication to brush and ink.