This tiehua by Tang Peng is a depiction of nature and is possibly influenced by retreat culture. In this example, there is a distinct lowland-like region, then mountains. Various, yet mild signs of humanity are present, such as men in boats and modest settlements in the mountains. This helps demonstrate retreat: the settlements are small and isolated and the fishers are focused on the basic necessity of fishing. Also significant is the fact that everything seems to blend together—habitation, nature, mountains, and humans. This would certainly appeal to those craving retreat from an increasingly complicated Chinese society as well as remnant Ming subjects under the still young Qing Dynasty. Many individuals became eremitic subjects by retreating, as it was disgraceful to serve two dynasties.