In Grenelle, absinthe drinker

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and today, we're going to be art detectives! We're going to look at a very special painting and try to understand its secrets. Are you ready for an adventure? nn This painting is called "In Grenelle, absinthe drinker." It was painted a long, long time ago, back in 1886! That's even before your grandparents were born! The painting shows us what life was like in Paris back then. nn Can you find the woman in the painting? What is she doing? nn --- nn Look closely at the woman. She's sitting alone at a table, and she looks a little sad, doesn't she? Maybe she's thinking about something important, or maybe she's just tired. What do you think she's thinking about? nn The painter used special shadows and light to make the woman look real. See how the light shines on her face? It makes her stand out from the rest of the painting. nn --- nn The painter also used lots of brown and green colors in this painting. These colors can sometimes make us feel a little sad or thoughtful. Do these colors remind you of anything? nn The painting is not very big, but it tells us a big story. It tells us about the people who lived in Paris a long time ago and the things they did. nn --- nn This painting is like a little window into the past. It lets us peek into a different time and place. Isn't it amazing how art can do that? nn Now that you've learned about "In Grenelle, absinthe drinker," let's go explore and see what other treasures we can find in the museum!