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Three children playing on a hill
Three children playing on a hill. A girl and boy dance, while another boy sits on a stile and plays a penny trumpet. Below is a hen and her chicks.
first published 1879
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1879 Chick Chicks Greenaway Kate Penny Poultry Stile Trumpet Tune
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This enchanting Victorian illustration, published in 1879, captures the innocence and joy of childhood as three children engage in a whimsical scene atop a rolling green hill. In the foreground, a girl in a flowing white dress and ribbons in her hair playfully dances with a boy, their laughter echoing through the air. A second boy, seated on a rustic stile, focuses intently on the notes produced by his penny trumpet, his lips pursed in concentration as he plays a lively tune. Below the hill, a mother hen and her brood of chicks peck at the grass, adding a delightful touch of rural charm to the scene. The children's clothing and the simple, natural setting suggest the 1870s, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of nature provided endless entertainment. This image, created by renowned Victorian illustrator Kate Greenaway, is a testament to the beauty and innocence of childhood and the enduring connection between nature and creativity. The children's playful antics, the melodic tune of the penny trumpet, and the gentle presence of the mother hen and her chicks all combine to create a timeless moment that continues to captivate and delight viewers more than a century later.
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