“Children Playing with Fire” is an evocative oil painting on canvas, created by the artist Rufino Tamayo in the year 1947. The artwork is notable for its adherence to the Cubism and Expressionism movements, and it falls within the figurative genre. This piece is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts two figures, presumably children, engaged in a perilous game near a blaze of fire. Dominated by dark hues, the contrasting bright flames create a dramatic scene full of movement and tension. The use of bold colors and abstract shapes typical of Cubism, combined with expressive and emotionally charged elements, seeks to convey the raw energy and danger inherent in the depicted moment.
