Clearing II

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Are you ready for an adventure? Today, we're going on a journey into a painting! nn This painting is called "Clearing II." It was made by an artist named Gustave Courbet a long, long time ago. It's a picture of a forest, but not just any forest – it's a secret clearing bathed in sunshine! nn Can you spot the clearing in the painting? What color is the grass? nn --- nn Look closely! Do you see the person standing in the clearing? They look so tiny surrounded by all those trees! What do you think they are doing there? nn --- nn Now, let's look at the trees! Wow, they're so tall and green! The artist used different shades of green and brown to make the trees look round and full. Which tree is the biggest? nn --- nn Finally, look up, up, up! What do you see? It's the sky! The artist used soft blues and whites to make the sky look calm and peaceful. Can you almost feel a gentle breeze? nn --- nn Gustave Courbet wanted to paint the world exactly as he saw it. He wanted to show us the beauty in everyday things, like a sunny clearing in the forest. What do you think is the most beautiful part of this painting? nn --- nn I hope you enjoyed our adventure into "Clearing II"! There are so many other amazing paintings to discover in the museum. Let's go explore and see what other treasures we can find!