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Layered paper cut illustration of a cute hippo splashing near a white egret in a sunny river

About this illustration

Charming layered paper cut art depicts a friendly hippo splashing river water beside a white egret on a warm, sunlit afternoon. This whimsical illustration works perfectly for children's media, nature decor, and educational wildlife content.

Prompt: “layered paper cut illustration of a cute hippo splashing a little white egret with river water on a hot afternoon” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Well composed, perfectly matches the brief, with clean layered paper cut details, no visible artefacts, bright friendly colours, and only minor room for improvement in detail refinement.

Also searched as: hippo and egret · cute wildlife art · river scene · layered paper art

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this paper cut hippo splashing egret illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Paper Cut Hippo Splashing Egret” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/paper-cut-hippo-splashing-egret-72780512) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “layered paper cut illustration of a cute hippo splashing a little white egret with river water on a hot afternoon” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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