Celia Thaxter's Garden, Isles of Shoals, Maine

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Celia Thaxter's Garden." It shows a beautiful garden by the ocean. Are you ready for an adventure? nn nn Look at all the colorful flowers in the painting! Can you name any of them? The artist, Childe Hassam, used lots of bright colors to make the garden look happy and full of life. Don't they look so real, like you could almost smell them? nn nn Now, look past the flowers. What do you see? That's right, it's the ocean! The artist wanted to show how big and powerful the ocean is compared to the garden. Can you see how the colors of the water and sky change? nn nn This painting is like a snapshot of a beautiful summer day. The artist wanted us to feel like we were right there in the garden, enjoying the sunshine and the flowers. When you look at this painting, what do you feel? nn nn Childe Hassam was a very talented artist. He knew how to use colors and brushstrokes to make his paintings look so real. He wanted people to see the beauty in everyday things, like a garden by the sea. nn nn I hope you enjoyed learning about this painting with me today! There are so many other amazing artworks to discover in the museum. Let's go explore and see what else we can find!