Lin Yu-Shan was born in Chiayi, Taiwan. His works stemmed from life sketching techniques of Song dynasty and western artistic skills. He paid great attention to his choice of the brush, paper, ink and colour. His subjects of animals, flowers and birds were depicted in meticulous details, revealing the essence of a Song painting. Huang Chun-Pi once praised Lin Yu-Shan as the most skillful and hardworking artist on flower and animal paintings. Lin Yu-Shan recalled, "I loved drawing sparrows during my adolescence period. I would hide in the wheat field especially after the wheat harvest, so that I could observe the life of birds and make sketches of them. This is exactly what a painter of old times would do." Hence the artist had his unique depiction of birds.

This painting features blooming peonies and a pair of pheasants, forming a blessing of wealth and prosperity. This composition in circular movement lets the eye move from the pheasants to the half blooming peony and the upper one in full bloom. Soft colour tone was applied to the work for a subtle depiction. Thrust stroke and moist brush were used to depict the flower. Leaves are wide-spread, enhancing the grandeur of the flower. The cock was painted with a saturated tone in bright red around the eye. Bright colours were used on the feathers on the back, and on the tiger patterns of the tail feathers. It was balanced with the dark green on the chest. Its eye shimmer vigorously to enhance its vivid depiction. The hen follows the cock closely while searching inquisitively for food on the ground. This highlights the traditional qualities of a woman. A seal of health and blessings echoes with the message of the work. Using a humble representation, detailed depiction and vivid representation of the pheasants, Lin Yu-Shan brings out a harmonious scene with an auspicious message.