The Branch at Croissy

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "The Branch at Croissy." It was painted by an artist named Pierre-Auguste Renoir. nn This painting shows us a beautiful day by the water. Can you point to the water in the painting? nn --- nn Renoir loved to paint trees. Do you see all the different shades of green he used? Instead of painting every single leaf, he used quick brushstrokes. It's almost like you can feel a gentle breeze moving the leaves, right? nn What do you think the weather is like in this painting? nn --- nn Look closely at the water. What do you see? Renoir painted the water reflecting the trees and the sky. It almost looks like a mirror, doesn't it? nn Can you find the blue colors of the sky in the water? nn --- nn Renoir wanted to capture a moment of peace and quiet in this painting. When you look at "The Branch at Croissy," it feels like you can escape into nature and enjoy the calmness of the water and the trees. nn What do you like most about this painting? nn ---

I hope you enjoyed learning about "The Branch at Croissy" today! There are so many other amazing paintings to discover in the museum. Let's go see what else we can find!