Liu Keng-I (1938)

Oil Painting

1986

Length:65 x Width:80 (cm)

The title of this painting is Toward Evening. However, it features cheerful earthy colors, creating an appreciation for the beauty just before the sun sets. No matter if it is people waiting for a boat or passers-by holding umbrellas to shade them from the sun, this faceless crowd embraces "hope". This painting depicts the sun setting over the Love River in Kaohsiung City. A warm golden glow bathes every inch of the walkway along this river. This artist purposefully made use of backlighting methods to capture the warm and lazy feeling of a summer's day at sunset. The three red and yellow umbrellas are extremely eye-catching and seem to create a romantic storyline of people meeting at dusk.

Accession Number:A0027