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About this work

This painting shows a small, round brick wall holding back a body of water, like a moat. Inside the wall, a tiny boat floats on the water, and a windmill stands in the middle. Two figures walk on the wall’s edge—one balancing on a tightrope, the other riding a bicycle. A ladder leans against the bricks, and a snake curls around the base. The artist used bright, flat colors and odd perspectives to make the scene feel dreamlike. The tiny figures and impossible spaces suggest something strange is happening. Check out gouache to see how this soft, water-based paint creates smooth colors like this.