Children in the Alley 1997

"Children in the Alley" is a 1997 painting by Iranian artist Morteza Katouzian. The painting depicts three children in an alleyway, the boy in the foreground seems to be offering something to the girl next to him, while the other girl in the background is looking away from the viewer. The realism of the children and the textured background create a sense of depth and realism in the artwork. This painting exemplifies Katouzian's characteristic style, which often features everyday scenes from Iranian life and culture. The painting's subject matter of children in a street scene is common in art history, but Katouzian's unique style and realistic portrayal of the children's expressions give the painting a distinct and captivating feel.