Sathya N Prabhu Art Studio
Childhood 3 | 12x16 | Acrylic
Childhood 3 | 12x16 | Acrylic
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12x16 inches | Acrylic on canvas | 2026
- Canvas: Professionally stretched canvas
- Frame: External frame included
- Glass: None
- Ready to Hang: Yes
About this Painting
A handful of broken bangle pieces, scattered on the floor. The game: find the ones that match. The colours, the patterns, the curve of the glass — a child’s eye sees everything. This was the toy that cost nothing and kept you busy for hours.
Artist Sathya N Prabhu captures this quintessentially South Indian childhood game in Childhood 3 — a scene so specific, so remembered, that it will stop anyone who grew up in South India in their tracks. Rendered with the warmth, classical figurative grace, and quiet attentiveness that defines her practice, the painting honours the ingenuity of children who turned the fragments of everyday life into something to play with, to sort, to treasure.
A painting about the games no one taught you, the toys no one bought you, and the afternoons that lasted forever.
Why this piece?
- A unique original — only one exists
- Signed by the artist, with certificate of authenticity
- Framed and ready to hang
- A deeply nostalgic gift for anyone who grew up in South India
- Part of the Childhood series — pairs beautifully with Childhood, Childhood 4, and Childhood 6
*** The wall mockup does not accurately represent the true size of the painting, as the scale appears incorrect. Please verify the wall dimensions and ensure the artwork size is suitable before making a purchase.
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My canvases and paints are of professional quality, crafted using only the finest materials. Each stretched artwork is ready to hang, with hooks fixed at the back when shipped. Every painting is signed, with details noted on the reverse of the canvas. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch—I'll be happy to help. Customer satisfaction is very important to me.
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