Nightfall on the Shimmering Shore

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An expressionistic oil painting depicts a tranquil nighttime beach scene. A small child, viewed from behind, wearing a striped shirt and shorts, walks barefoot into the shallow, sparkling water at the edge of the shore. A long, dark reflection of the child is cast on the wet sand and water. To the left, sand dunes with tufts of beach grass rise, illuminated by the warm glow of a large, bright orange and yellow sun or moon setting on the horizon over the ocean. The sky above is a deep indigo blue, filled with countless small, twinkling white stars. The ocean water shimmers with golden and orange reflections from the celestial body, creating a path of light leading towards the viewer. The waves are gently rolling, painted with blues, grays, and whites. Numerous small, bright white dots are scattered across the water and into the starry sky, enhancing the ethereal and magical atmosphere. The overall impression is one of wonder and serenity.