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An oil painting in the style of Synthetic Cubism and Futurism, "Carnival" by Mikhail Larionov depicts a procession of masked figures in vibrant, geometric outfits walking rhythmically down a path. The figures are rendered with sharp angles and bold blocks of color, emphasizing movement and flatness. They wear elaborate masks that abstract their faces into simplified shapes, adorned with patterns of contrasting colors. Some masks are split vertically, half dark and half light, while others are a single dominant color like gold, white, or dark blue. The figures wear ornate headdresses and carry tall staffs topped with decorative elements or small flags. Their garments are flowing and geometrically patterned, predominantly in rich reds, blues, oranges, greens, yellows, and white, with contrasting trims. The path they walk on is a checkerboard of geometric shapes and colors, creating a sense of dynamic perspective. In the background, the landscape is also abstracted into geometric planes of varying colors, suggesting hills and buildings, with a prominent orange and blue circular celestial body in the upper right, and smaller circular elements scattered throughout the scene. The overall color palette is bright and high-contrast, creating a festive and energetic atmosphere.