

Children at Play in a Garden
The painting "Children at Play in a Garden" by an unknown artist depicts a scene of children playing on a wooden platform. The platform has a railing and appears to be part of a garden or park. In the scene, there are several children dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. One child rides a black and white cow, holding a red stick with a yellow and red dragon-shaped object on top. Another child stands beside the cow, wearing a green robe. To the left, a child in a red and green outfit holds a long, narrow object. Two other children, dressed in blue and red robes, stand nearby, holding long, narrow yellow objects. In the background, there is a tree, a body of water with boats, and a signpost with Chinese characters. The overall atmosphere suggests a carefree and joyful scene of children at play.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 435 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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