| Pan Tianshou organised the monumental and intricate composition of his "Pine, Plum Blossoms, and Pigeons" by balancing objects large and small. The vigorous pine and plum trees emerge from a cluster of rocks, extending from the right edge of the painting to the left and serving as a backdrop. The trees and rocks suggest solidity and fortitude and at the same time dramatise the pigeons' small size. The 19 pigeons are strategically placed and arranged with their different poses suggesting communication and grouping. |
