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The long scroll of Ink Plum Blossoms written in cursive script by Wu Zhen of the Yuan Dynasty was written in the eighth year of Zhizheng (1348) and is now in the collection of Liaoning Provincial Museum.

In the "Ink Plum Blossom Scroll", Wu Zhen used different shades of ink to outline a plum blossom that stood proudly in the snow. The plum branches are vigorous and powerful, twisting upward, as if telling the unyielding and tenaciousness of life. The plum blossoms are painted with minimalist strokes. Although they are colorless, they are more noble and elegant, as if you can smell the faint plum fragrance, which travels through time and space and is refreshing. Wu Zhen used ink instead of color, which not only showed the external form of the plum blossom, but also deeply conveyed the spiritual core of the plum blossom "blooming alone in the cold", which is a reflection of Wu Zhen's personal character and artistic pursuit.
On the scroll, Wu Zhen wrote a long postscript in cursive script, revealing his deep affection for plum blossoms and his unique insights into life. Cursive script, as one of the most expressive forms of calligraphy, was given new life by Wu Zhen. His brushstrokes were unrestrained and free, sometimes like flowing clouds and water, sometimes like a startled snake coming out of its hole, and each stroke contained endless emotions and power. The long postscript not only praised the noble quality of plum blossoms, but also expressed Wu Zhen's feelings about the fickleness of the world and his detached feelings. He used plum blossoms to express his aspirations and calligraphy to convey his emotions, making this "Ink Plum Blossom Scroll" not only a painting, but also a work of art that contains profound philosophy and rich emotions.
Wu Guan's birth and death years are unknown. His courtesy name was Yingzhi and his alias was Zhuzhuang Laoren. He was from Jiaxing. He was the eldest son of Wu Hanying, Wu Zhen's cousin. He was fond of antiques, poetry and prose, and was a collector. He was an expert in appreciation and collected many calligraphy and famous paintings. He was good at painting plum blossoms in ink and learned from Yang Wujiu. Wu Zhen's plum blossoms in ink had a certain influence on his nephew Wu Guan's painting skills. Most of his works were freehand paintings, which were quite literary.

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