The row of traditional wooden houses in the fishing settlement, figure on boat, and riverscape presents a romantic depiction of village life. This work demonstrates Jehan Chan’s interest in the local landscape. Jehan Chan found his trademark style when he first fused rice-paper into his watercolours of landscapes and the Malacca River, and then bigger slabs to simulate lotus leaves in his hugely popular acrylic paintings of koi (Japanese carps). His rows of villages, houses and shops are easily recognisable too. Born Chan Yee Hing, Jehan was given his first two solos at the Samat Art Gallery, in 1968 and 1970, by the most fastidious Frank Sullivan. In 1991, he had another solo at The Art Gallery Penang before he held his solos everyday at his host of galleries in Malacca. His early promise can be seen in his 1st Prize (D Category) award in the prestigious Salon Malaysia in 1969. He was also given Certificate of Merit in the Joy of Living competition in Kuala Lumpur in 1964, and the 1961 Contemporary Art Exhibition in India.