Child in glass tank inside switch

Child in glass tank inside switch

A small glass tank sits recessed where a light switch once was, and a tiny child floats inside peering outward with quiet curiosity and intent. The interior water holds a few tiny fish that drift lazily and catch hints of pale blue #A3D5FF and deep blue #0B5FA5 along their scales. The surrounding plaster wall reads warm and matte, touched by soft cream highlights #F6E6B4 and gentle green mossy accents #6FA28A that frame the opening. Surfaces include cool glass, still water, and textured painted plaster that catch light and reflect subtle color. The closest edge of the tank and the child's face are the sharpest details, while the recessed wall steps back into a soft, calm depth. Light is soft and enveloping, lending a slightly cool overall tone with warm cream accents and a faint mauve undertone #D3B2C8 for mood. Framing is a horizontal 16:9 crop with a medium-tight viewpoint, eye-level with the tank, centered on the opening so the switch plate area reads clearly and negative space on the sides balances the scene. A tiny key or toy rests on the inner sill to suggest scale and story without crowding the frame. Render this as a painted realist scene with delicate brush texture and subtle grain to emphasize tactile materials and quiet stillness.

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