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Willow Leaves Chirping, Cicadas Hidden; Lotus Flowers and Setting Sun Red

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This artwork embodies the gentle tranquility of a pastoral spring scene, where soft, deliberate brushstrokes bring to life a serene riverside gathering. The composition guides the eye through an idyllic countryside, from the two elderly figures warmly conversing in the foreground to the young woman framed by the traditional courtyard wall. Tall bamboo leaves cluster with a lively yet gentle green, drawing attention upward and offering a sense of natural enclosure. The distant red sun dipping behind soft mountains bathes the scene in a warm glow, creating a subtle but rich contrast with the delicate pink of blossoming flowers and grey rocks that anchor the landscape.

Rendered with a fine balance of naturalistic detail and poetic minimalism, the color palette is restrained yet effective—greens, browns, and soft reds dominate against a near-empty sky, evoking a fresh, early spring atmosphere. The calligraphy inscribed vertically introduces a literary dimension, infusing the artwork with classical cultural depth reminiscent of Song dynasty poetry. This harmonious fusion of imagery, text, and mood invites viewers to linger—a reflective moment on nature, time, and human connection captured in a seamless blend of painting and verse.

Willow Leaves Chirping, Cicadas Hidden; Lotus Flowers and Setting Sun Red

Feng Zikai

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3930 × 6944 px

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