This clump of blossomed hibiscus has covered the ruined entrance of my house, and attracted me to make a large size oil painting, which was taken abroad and was auctioned several times.

• 先生话语中所描述的生活环境是他在50年代之后就一直居住的北京什刹海畔的会贤堂大杂院，这也是吴先生一生中住得最久的一处住址。