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Rider and four-legged bovine creature in mauve, chartreuse and black palette

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image features a drawing of a person riding a four-legged bovine creature. The person has yellow skin, black hair, and a mustache. They wear a pink top and have their right arm raised. The bovine creature is pink with a red face, black horns, and a yellow and black mane. It has a pink nose and mouth, and its body is adorned with a black and white dotted pattern. The background of the image is beige, with a border of small black dots around the edge. The image also features various shapes and patterns, including flowers, leaves, and abstract designs, in mauve, chartreuse, pink, yellow, red, and black colors. The drawing style appears to be folk art-inspired, with bold lines and bright colors. The overall effect is one of vibrant energy and playfulness.

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643 × 900 px
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