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Children at Play

Xia Kui

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a lively scene of children playing. The background is a muted brown color. There are 14 children, all dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. The children are engaged in various activities, including playing with toys, climbing on furniture, and interacting with each other. Some children hold objects like a drum, a lantern, and a large pole with a decorative item on top. The children wear a variety of colored clothing, including red, green, blue, and pink. Some have their hair styled in buns on top of their heads. The atmosphere appears to be one of joy and playfulness. The painting style is traditional Chinese, with bold lines and vibrant colors. The title of the image is "Children at Play" and the artist is Xia Kui.

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1263 × 692 px
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