Pumpkin with a Stable-lad

Hi everyone, I'm Isabella! Today, we're going to travel back in time to 18th century England to look at a painting called "Pumpkin with a Stable-lad." Can you say "Pumpkin with a Stable-lad?" nn This painting is really, really big! It's even bigger than a door! The artist who painted it, George Stubbs, loved to paint horses. He wanted everyone to see how strong and beautiful they are. nn Look closely at the horse in the painting. His name is Pumpkin. What color is Pumpkin? That's right, he's a beautiful chestnut brown! See how shiny his coat looks? It's like you could reach out and touch it! nn Next to Pumpkin is a young boy called a stable-lad. What do you think is in the basket he's holding? Maybe he's brought Pumpkin a tasty treat! nn Now, let's look at what's behind Pumpkin and the stable-lad. Do you see the water and the trees? It looks very peaceful, doesn't it? The artist wanted us to feel calm and happy when we look at this painting. nn "Pumpkin with a Stable-lad" is more than just a painting of a horse. It shows us how special the bond between people and animals can be. What do you think Pumpkin and the stable-lad are thinking? nn Let's go look at some other amazing paintings! Maybe we'll find more horses!