Le Havre. The sea seen from the top of the cliffs

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! nn It's called "Le Havre. The sea seen from the top of the cliffs." That's a big title for a big painting! Can you say "Le Havre?" It's a city in France, a country far, far away! nn This painting shows us what Le Havre looked like a long, long time ago, back in 1830! That's even before your grandparents were born! nn Can you imagine standing on top of a big, tall cliff? That's what the artist, Johan Barthold Jongkind, wants us to feel when we look at this painting. nn

Now, let's look at the beautiful colors! What colors do you see in the water? That's right, blues and greens! The artist used these colors to show how the sunlight dances on the waves. nn Do you see the tiny white dots on the water? Those are the tips of the waves, all bubbly and foamy! And look closely, can you spot any boats sailing in the distance? They look so small, don't they? nn

The artist wanted to show us how big and powerful the sea is. He also wanted to capture the feeling of the wind and the salty air. Can you almost feel it on your face? nn This painting is like a window to the past, showing us a glimpse of what life was like in Le Havre a long time ago. nn

Isn't it amazing how artists can capture a moment in time and share it with us through their paintings? nn Now, who wants to be a detective and help me find more exciting paintings in the museum?