New moon

This painting portrays two women dressed in elegant traditional Chinese garments, rendered in a soft black-and-white palette that enhances its romantic and nostalgic atmosphere. One woman stands by the window, gently reaching her hand outward as if gesturing toward something beyond the frame—perhaps the night sky or the newly risen moon—while the other sits gracefully beside her, gazing in the same direction with a serene smile.

The delicate light filtering through the ornate window frames gives the scene a dreamlike glow, suggesting a quiet, intimate moment suspended in time. Their refined expressions, flowing robes, and the tender interaction between them evoke a sense of longing, beauty, and poetic reflection—hallmarks of Romanticism. The artwork captures not only visual grace but also an emotional depth, celebrating memory, companionship, and the ephemeral beauty of the passing moment.