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Last Night's Scissors Are Missing, Found this Morning on the Stone Balustrade

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The artwork presents a scene of serene simplicity, captured in delicate ink washes. The composition is dominated by a weeping willow, its branches gracefully arching downwards, creating a sense of gentle enclosure. Beneath the willow, a mother and child stand, their figures rendered with simple, yet expressive lines. The mother's smile and the child's outstretched hand suggest a moment of shared wonder or discovery. The artist masterfully uses negative space, allowing the off-white background to breathe and accentuate the starkness of the black ink. Small swallows dance in the sky, adding movement and further emphasizing the feeling of tranquility. The composition is balanced, with the sturdy railing anchoring the bottom of the scene, and the willow providing a counterpoint to the figures. It speaks of everyday life, the simple joys, and the connection between generations.

Last Night's Scissors Are Missing, Found this Morning on the Stone Balustrade

Feng Zikai

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