The essence of a desert oasis is portrayed in this asymmetrically symmetrical scene whose textural quality imbues the dusk sky with its own mystique of dancing forms and colorful exchanges. Bold silhouettes punctuate the composition, giving the illuminated forms a greater depth than their distinct outlines would otherwise suggest. There's a sense of the desert wind that arises late in the day blowing through the distant palm trees, while shadowy figures invite contemplation as to their origin. Is the reflection a pool of water or a mirage of fantasy?