The image depicts three children. Two children are standing to the left and center, interacting. They have curly hair with floral wreaths, delicate facial features, and wear flowing dresses. The third child is leaning over a ledge to the right, also with curly hair and subtle expression. The background is minimal with a horizon line and lightly sketched flowers. No prominent jewelry or objects are featured.

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A Dance in Spring

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (British, born in the Netherlands, 1836 - 1912)

c. 1910

Medium: graphite on wove paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 36.9 x 14.8 cm (14 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Gift of William B. O'Neal
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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