Pine and Crane

"Pine and Crane," a freehand painting, vividly depicts a pair of cranes beneath the boughs of a pine tree, deftly capturing the birds' form and spirit. A flowing stream serves as background. The brushwork is concise, the colors refined.??Inscription: "Lunting Shu Jun" (right). Lower seals: "Shu Jun" (white); "Lunting" (red). The bottom of the painting is slightly torn and soiled; the work would be even more appealing if the stains were removed.