Blue Heron at the Fountain

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An impressionistic oil painting depicts a vibrant blue heron with a long, thin orange beak, perched on a bronze spigot of a two-tiered fountain. Its dark blue legs are slender, and its body is a bright blue with teal feathers on its back and tail. Water flows from the spigot into the upper basin of the fountain, swirling with white and light blue hues. The basin is adorned with an ornate, wavy edge, and smaller streams of water drip over its sides. Below the upper basin, a relief sculpture of a woman’s upper body emerges from the fountain’s base, her flowing hair and drapery rendered in a mix of orange, yellow, and blue brushstrokes, mimicking the movement of water. She looks slightly to the right, and her face is serene. The fountain, including the woman, is predominantly rendered in shades of blue, yellow, and orange, giving it a somewhat ethereal and fluid appearance. The background is a soft, warm blend of peach, yellow, and orange tones, with visible brushstrokes creating a textured and dynamic sky. The pool at the base of the fountain reflects the warm colors of the background and the blues of the fountain, with calm rippling water. The overall style is reminiscent of