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Emma Boyum with Birthday Cake
Emma Boyum, Sid's mother, is sitting in a rocking chair in a living room. A birthday cake with candles is on a small table in front of her.
Torso Sculpture in Backyard
A torso sculpture, and other sculpture parts like a lantern base turned upside down in Sid's backyard.
Sid Sitting Indoors
Sid Boyum sitting indoors in what appears to be a living room. He is wearing a bow tie and suit jacket. He is holding a cigar to his mouth.
Sid Boyum Working on Sculpture in Backyard
Waist-up view of Sid working on a sculpture inspired by South Asian styles in his backyard. Trees and shrubs are shading the yard.
Sculpture Pieces in Backyard
Sculpture pieces are stacked in Sid's backyard near a building, probably the Japanese Tea Pavilion, which is painted red and yellow.