Landscape with a river and a bay in the background

My name is Isabella, and I will be your guide today through one of our most impressive paintings! Look at this beautiful picture! It's called "Landscape with a River and a Bay." It was painted a long, long time ago, in 1845, by a famous artist named J.M.W. Turner. Isn't that a cool name? nn

What do you think this painting is showing us? What colors do you see? Yes, lots of yellows, oranges, and browns! They make it look like a sunny day, don't they? Maybe it's a little bit dry and maybe some plants are growing there. nn

Now, look at the sky. It's a pale blue and white, isn't it? It's kind of blurry and hazy, like looking through a soft mist. Mr. Turner didn't paint everything perfectly clear. He wanted to show us how the light feels, more than exactly what everything looks like. Does anyone know what that kind of feeling is called? It's called atmosphere! nn

See how the brushstrokes are a little messy? They're not neat and tidy like some paintings. That's because Mr. Turner wanted to show the feeling of the landscape, not just draw every little detail. Do you see that little dark shape down there? It could be a person, or maybe an animal! Can you imagine what it might be? nn

This painting is special because Mr. Turner didn't just want to copy what he saw. He wanted to show us how the light and colors make us feel. It makes us feel calm and peaceful, doesn't it? It's like we can almost feel the warm sun on our faces. What do you think this painting makes you feel? nn

This painting is a great example of something called Romanticism. Romantic artists liked to show strong feelings and the beauty of nature. This painting shows us how amazing nature can be, even if it's just a simple landscape. Isn't it wonderful? Let's look at some more amazing art now!