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Boy and Girl with a Bladder, by William Tate, oil

Boy and Girl with a Bladder

William Tate

oil

canvas

From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Boy and Girl with a Bladder is an oil by William Tate, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Who painted this?
William Tate
Where can I see it?
Derby Museum and Art Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a boy and girl standing together, with the boy holding a bladder and blowing it up. The girl is looking at the bladder with interest. The boy is wearing a dark-colored shirt, while the girl is dressed in a light-colored dress. The boy's focus on blowing up the bladder is evident, and the girl's gaze suggests she is curious about the process. The scene is set against a dark background, which helps to highlight the subjects. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up William Tate.

About the artist

Artist

William Tate

William Tate painted portraits and genre scenes using oil paint, staying close to the styles of the late 1700s.

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