Surreal River Valley with Whimsical Trees

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A detailed, surreal landscape painting depicts a winding river flowing through a lush, verdant valley, splitting into two distinct paths around a central bend. The composition is split horizontally by the river, with reflections of the land and sky visible in the remarkably still, clear water.

On the left side of the river, an earthen bank rises gently, covered in vibrant green grass. Several large, stylized trees with prominent, exposed root systems and thick, twisted trunks stand along the bank. These trees have a whimsical quality, with some having eye-like indentations or patterns on their bark. Their canopies are full and rounded, rendered in shades of green and gold, suggesting a harmonious blend of deciduous and evergreen foliage. A small group of men, dressed in old-fashioned attire including hats and coats, are gathered on this bank. Two stand upright, one in a brown coat holding a staff, and another in a blue-grey suit. A third figure kneels or sits between them, looking towards the water. Further back and to the right, another man is seated on the grass with what appears to be a fishing net or equipment beside him. In the distant background, a fantastical castle with multiple towers and spires, rendered in a muted orange