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The Ball

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From an aerial perspective, a sun-drenched scene unfolds: a little girl, a mere silhouette, runs across a sandy expanse toward a bright red ball. Her straw hat casts a delicate shadow, mirroring her fleeting movement. Lush, dark green foliage arches overhead, creating a canopy that contrasts sharply with the light, open space below. In the distance, two figures, almost ghost-like, stand in a green field, adding a touch of mystery to the tableau. The composition, reminiscent of a snapshot, captures a moment of carefree joy; it's a vision that speaks to the simple pleasures of summer, of light and shadow, and of the innocence of childhood, an invitation to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and hear the whispers of the wind.

The Ball

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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Created:

1899

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Dimensions:

4741 × 3697 px
610 × 480 mm

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