Houses on the River (The Old Town)

Hi everyone, I'm Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Houses on the River." It's like a puzzle, and we're detectives trying to figure out what the artist is trying to tell us! nn What do you see in this picture? nn That's right! There are houses and a river. The houses are all lined up in a row, just like little ducks following their mama! Can you count how many houses there are? nn The artist who painted this, his name was Egon Schiele. He loved to paint things he saw every day, like houses and rivers. But he made them look extra special with his paintbrush! nn Let's look at the colors. Do you see lots of bright and happy colors, or do you see more calm and quiet colors? nn Yes! The colors are mostly gray, brown, and yellow, just like a rainy day. It makes the painting feel calm and peaceful, doesn't it? nn Now, look closely at the houses. Do they have people in them? nn No, they don't! It's like everyone is hiding inside. Maybe they're having a quiet afternoon nap. What do you think? nn The river in the painting is big and wide, just like a giant mirror reflecting the sky. It makes everything feel even more still and quiet. nn Egon Schiele was a master at making simple things look extraordinary. He wants us to appreciate the beauty in everyday life, even on a cloudy day! nn Now, let's move on to the next painting and see what other secrets we can uncover!