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Children at Play in a Garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene titled "Children at Play in a Garden". The scene features a woman standing on the left wearing a blue top and gray skirt, with dark hair. To her right, a child wears a red top and green bottoms. Another child to her right wears a blue, red, and yellow outfit and appears to be running. A child in a green outfit climbs a tree. A child in a green outfit walks on a bridge to the right. The background features a tree, a bridge, and a beige wall. The overall color palette is muted, with earth tones and pastel colors. The image appears to be an illustration or painting. The people are depicted in traditional Asian clothing. There are several plants and trees throughout the scene. The image has a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette