This ink painting by Da Li, a master of traditional Chinese art, depicts the graceful beauty of plum blossoms, a quintessential subject in the "Flower-and-Bird" (花鸟) genre of Chinese ink painting. The artwork is accompanied by an inscription that reads:"The wind and rain send spring away, as flying snow welcomes its arrival..."These poetic words reflect the enduring spirit of the plum blossom, which blooms even amidst the harshness of winter.

Da Li’s meticulous brushwork captures the delicate yet resilient nature of the plum blossoms. The intertwining branches and sparse flowers are rendered with precision and fluidity, creating a composition that conveys both strength and elegance. The use of varying ink tones and negative space emphasizes the stark contrast between the blossoms and the winter landscape, embodying the essence of traditional Chinese ink painting.