Lion guarding the boys

Two silhouetted figures, an African Lion and a young boy, standing on a path, facing each other against an enchanting backdrop of nature and celestial beauty. The scene is split into dual perspectives: one side shows them under a starry night sky with a full moon glowing behind their heads, while the opposite reveals a vibrant sunset over mountains reflected in a serene blue river below. Their outlines merge seamlessly with trees that appear to grow from within them, adorned with autumn leaves scattered throughout. The painting is an example surrealist style, displaying fantastical imagery blending elements of dreamscape realism with unexpected juxtapositions, much like how this piece merges day and night, human and animal forms with natural landscapes, creating a whimsically ethereal atmosphere.