This painting bears the inscription and seals of Zhang Daqian which indicates the work was completed by his friend and student, Lou Jiong, either based on a preparatory sketch by Zhang, or by further embellishing a painting that Zhang had started. Zhang also comments favourably on the result. A translation of his comments follows thus:
The cool shade of pine trees in Summer promotes good health. My esteemed elder brother Lou Jiong used my draft for his painting. [His work] achieved an elegant and refined style, transcending the ordinary and mundane. My own paintings are not worthy of study. One should instead follow the examples of the ancient masters, like Li Gonglin (1049-1106) and Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322). There is no need to study the painters after the Ming dynasty. Inscribed by layman, Daqian.
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