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Child Holding a Toy Rooster

This folk art portrait captures a young child, likely a girl, standing centrally and holding a toy rooster. The child wears a simple, long-sleeved blue dress with a red hem and red beaded necklace. Her expression is direct and somewhat serious, with wide blue eyes. To the left, a wooden box contains various toys, including what appears to be a doll and a hammer. The background is a muted, dark green, creating a somber yet intimate atmosphere. The painting's style is characteristic of early American folk art, with a flat perspective and emphasis on symbolic representation rather than strict realism. The overall mood is one of quiet childhood innocence, with a touch of melancholy.

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