The Party Favour 1919

"The Party Favour" (1919) by Norman Rockwell, depicts a humorous scene of two children pulling a party favor, a type of cracker that produces a small explosion and a gift, apart. The boy, dressed in a suit, looks annoyed while the girl, wearing a red hat and a white dress, seems to be pulling with greater enthusiasm. The dog, wearing a pink ribbon, looks up at the children, adding a playful and innocent aspect to the scene. Rockwell's signature style of realism captures the simple joy of childhood and the anticipation of a special occasion.