[4] Later, to obtain funding for studying in Japan, Lin Yu-shan sold Lotus Pond to Chang Chang-jung, the owner of a Western pharmacy in Chiayi.
After raising funds through art groups and private individuals, Lotus Pond was successfully retained in Taiwan.
[6][7] In 2015, Lotus Pond became the first national treasure-level piece by a Taiwanese modern painter,[8][9] which laid the foundation for Lin Yu-shan’s position in Taiwan’s fine arts circle.
The composition is divided from upper left to lower right: the egret in the center is the focus of the entire work.
It features the oriental painting style and local customs in Taiwan, with the inscription “Yushan” in the lower right corner.