Ducks at Rest on the Bank

My name is Isabella, and I will be your guide today through one of our most impressive paintings: Ducks at Rest on the Bank. nn Have you ever seen a real duck before? They love to swim in the water! This painting shows us two ducks taking a break from swimming. nn The artist, Frank W. Benson, made this picture a long time ago, all the way back in 1888! He used special tools to draw lines that look just like the ducks' feathers. Don't they look soft and fluffy? nn Can you point to the water in the painting? Do you see how the sun makes it shine? The artist used bright colors to make the water look sparkly and real. nn What do you think the ducks are thinking about as they rest on the bank?