A Song at Dusk 2011

"A Song at Dusk" is a 2011 portrait by Chinese artist Lu Cong. The painting depicts a woman in a patterned blouse, gazing thoughtfully towards the viewer. The subject's soft, almost ethereal features, the blurred background and the soft, muted hues of the painting evoke a sense of quiet contemplation and introspective longing. The work exemplifies the artist's signature style, which often incorporates subtle lighting and highly realistic details, while simultaneously evoking a sense of mystery and melancholic beauty.