Here, two scholars are watching the water while leaning against a pine tree. The crisp pine leaves and swollen water flowing from the valley are indicative of mid-summer. The two figures are depicted with their sleeves rolled up and looking exhausted from the heat. The background softly rendered using wet ink dots (so-called Mi dots) recalls Jeong Seon (1676–1759; sobriquet: Gyeomjae). The author of this painting, Jeong Hongrae, participated in the production of the royal portrait of King Sukjong as a court painter with the Dohwaseo (Royal Bureau of Painting) during the late Joseon period. During the reign of King Yeongjo, he painted a portrait of Myeong Sin, and he was also celebrated for his hawk paintings.