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The Scissors of Last Night Are Lost

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The artwork evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, a moment captured with simple yet evocative strokes. The composition is divided into distinct layers, the top portion dominated by a stark, almost abstract arrangement of green and black forms that may represent foliage, hanging over what looks like a stone bridge or wall. Three birds in flight cut across the empty space; their presence introduces a dynamic element. In the foreground, two young figures, children perhaps, stand on what appears to be a balcony or ledge, looking out at the scene. The color palette is minimal – primarily black, white, and shades of green and brown, providing a restrained and focused atmosphere. The emotional impact is one of gentle melancholy, a feeling of solitude and peaceful observation. The artist's technique is loose and free, with a clear mastery of line and space.

The Scissors of Last Night Are Lost

Feng Zikai

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2880 × 6849 px

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