A girl gazes above with wide eyes and lips parted. She seems curious and almost in awe of what she sees… This suggests a childlike innocence and fascination.

The different layers in this painting and the fact people are walking in different directions highlights the busyness of the market. They generally have neutral, almost bored expressions on their faces showing that this is an everyday, mundane place.

The mother and child here embrace each other and show a deep connection. The child plays with the mother’s hair and smiles; the mother looks up directly at the toddler showing love and affection and also that she prizes her child.

Here, a girl stands confidently, observing the view in front of her. She seems focused, which is highlighted by her rigid stance and possibly even her blunt hairstyle.

In this painting each of the figures has a slightly different expression and position: the man in the foreground is slouched and bored and the man behind is more patient. The group of people chatting are huddled together and the person in the background quietly observes.

These men are engaged in very physical work; the man standing wipes his brow and his expression reveals his exhaustion. The man below holds a curved metal rod which reflects the up and down movement he makes. His body appears limp showing that he too is tired.

In this busy scene there is a lot of movement depicted from running to rolling. Even the spectators are physically engaged - some point or are leaned towards the action - and we get a sense of energy, excitement and anticipation.

The surfer's angular body and position in relation to the board conveys they are mid-movement; it is easy to imagine what this scene would look like in action. Their arm is held up to balance and instinctively from the spray of water.

Although the movement and expression is subtle here, you can still see how this woman feels. She smiles and takes care in putting the chopped vegetables into the pot, showing us she enjoys cooking.

The violinist holds her violin comfortably, suggesting she is practised and enjoys playing. Her expression is thoughtful too which gives us an insight into the mood of the music.