In this beguiling work, a lady placed amidst white lilies exudes femininity. The long graceful curves of the figure, and the clever composition demonstrate the artist’s signature Nanyang style. Executed with refined brushstrokes and colours composed in a delicate palette, the painting radiates grace and tranquillity. Tew Nai Tong furthered his art studies at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1967-1968). On his return, he taught at several academies namely the Malaysian Institute of Art (1969-1980), Central Academy of Art (1982-1985), and the Saito Academy of Art (1986-1988), before turning fulltime artist in 1992. His first exhibition was at the British Council in Kuala Lumpur in 1964. His career culminated in a survey exhibition called Odyssey at the National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2007. In 2009, he won the Asia Art Award in Seoul, South Korea. Among his awards are 2nd Prize in the Chartered Bank Mural Design Competition 1964; Shell Watercolour Award 1981; Best Award, Esso 1982; and the Dunlop Watercolour Award 1983. He was the adviser to the Contemporary Malaysian Watercolourist Association.