The silk and brocade version of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum is based on the work of Wu Changshuo, a celebrated painting master in modern times. As a pioneer painter, he is regard as a giant in the field of poem, literature, Chinese painting and seal cutting as well. He, together with Qi Baishi, Pan Tianshou and Huang Binhong are acclaimed to be four masters in the painting circle. Under the influence of Xu Wei and Bada shanren(Zhu Da), he was most proficient in the freehand brushwork for flowers. Meanwhile, he incorporated calligraphy and seal cutting into painting and formed his unique style.