Simon Watson, Photographer, New York

Description

Painted image shows two children with curly red hair. The child on the left wears a silver helmet with a white feathered plume and sits on a cloud-like surface, holding a sword. The child on the right has a shield and appears to be helping the child on the left, as both sit on the white clouds. The painting style resembles a Renaissance-era fresco, with soft, diffused lighting, and pale color palette. The setting is a sky filled with pale blue and white clouds. The surface of the painting has a crackled texture, indicating age. There are warm tones and light shading.