White Lotus , was made in Au Ho-Nien's early artistic career when he was fascinated by the depiction of the surroundings and the personification of still objects. He commenced by depicting the leaf, followed by the depiction of the flower. Huge contrast was made between the postures of the flower and the leaf. The dampened surrounding and haze soften the reflected light, while enhancing the tenderness of the flower and the tranquility of the pond. A dragonfly rests gently on the flower, which heightens the animated scene.