Rosas

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a beautiful painting today! It's called Rosas, which means "Roses" in Spanish, but these aren't just any roses, they're peonies! They're painted by a very talented artist from Brazil, a long, long time ago, in 1889. nn What do you think a painting from 1889 might look like? Do you think it would be different from paintings today? nn

This painting is quite small, only this big (gesture to indicate a small size), but it's packed with amazing details! Look closely at the peonies. See how the artist painted the petals? They look soft and fluffy, don't they? He used his paintbrush to make them look almost real! nn Can you imagine touching the petals? What do you think they would feel like? nn

The artist used lots of different colors. See the pretty pinks and whites of the flowers? And look at the dark greens and browns in the background. They make the flowers pop out! It's like the flowers are shining! nn What colors do you see the most? Which is your favorite? nn

This painting is a little bit like a photograph, but not exactly. The artist didn't try to make it look perfectly real. Instead, he wanted to show you how beautiful the flowers are, and how they feel. It's like he wanted to capture a moment in time, a beautiful moment with these flowers. nn If you could paint a flower, what would it look like? What colors would you use? nn

This kind of painting is called a still life. It's a painting of flowers, or fruit, or other things that don't move. Artists have been painting still lifes for hundreds of years! They love to show how beautiful and interesting everyday things can be. nn Have you ever seen a still life painting before? Where? nn

So, next time you see a flower, or any beautiful thing in nature, remember this painting. Remember how the artist showed us the beauty of something simple, something that might only last for a short time. Isn't that amazing? nn What is your favorite thing about this painting? nn

I hope you enjoyed learning about Rosas! Let's go look at some more amazing art!