Pathiteshi - Rural Bus Stop
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Oil PaintDescription
An oil painting depicts multiple passengers alongside a parked coach, portrayed in vibrant colors. The passengers are of varying ages, featuring distinct attire and are waiting to board the bus. They are holding an assortment of items, including a sack or mealie meal, a bag of yam, as well as a basket full of personal belongings. A wheelbarrow stands also loaded ready for the journey. One lady is carrying a baby no her back in the African style. The ground beneath them is rendered in shades of brown, while the bus itself displays green and yellow colors. In the upper right corner of the painting, there are piled personal belongings such as bottles and bags. The scene conveys a sense of the daily life and resilience of people who could be journeying from a rural area to a city, carrying all their possessions with them in an African setting.Try it!