Boys in Costume: A Playful Gathering

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An oil painting depicts a group of four boys, possibly at a costume party or performing, with three of them dressed in playful, theatrical attire. The boy in the foreground on the right, positioned slightly lower than the central figure, is dressed as a Pierrot or harlequin, wearing a vibrant blue, yellow, and red checkered costume with red pom-poms down the front and a white ruffled collar. He is playing a silver flute, his gaze softly directed downwards towards the instrument. His dark hair is neatly styled, and his complexion is fair with rosy cheeks.

To his left, slightly behind, stands another boy in similar harlequin attire, but with a red and yellow striped pointed hat. He has dark hair, blue eyes, and fair skin with rosy cheeks. His mouth is slightly open, and he is looking upwards and to the left with an expression of wonder or surprise. He holds a clear glass with a small amount of light-colored liquid in his left hand, and his right hand is out of frame. He also wears a white ruffled collar similar to the flutist.

In the background, between these two boys, a third boy is partially visible. He is wearing a blue mask that covers his eyes and part