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Hearing the Knock in the Morning, Hastily Opening the Door

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The artwork captures a serene moment, likely from a poem or narrative, as suggested by the calligraphic inscription. A figure in simple attire stands at a gate, seemingly answering a knock. The architecture is minimalistic; a wall, a roof, and a humble dwelling. A second figure is emerging from the doorway, and the details are rendered with delicate brushstrokes. The color palette is restrained, relying on soft earthy tones, and black ink lines. The composition balances the figures and the built environment with the empty space, suggesting a sense of quietude and openness. The artist's style is reminiscent of traditional ink wash painting, emphasizing the subtle interplay of light and shadow. The few brush strokes of the trees and the flying birds in the air give the image a lyrical quality, and the whole image breathes tranquility, it is a testament to the artist's ability to convey depth with minimal means.

Hearing the Knock in the Morning, Hastily Opening the Door

Feng Zikai

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