Bathing Boys

My name is Isabella, and I'll be your guide today! We're going to look at a really cool painting called "Bathing Boys." It's by an artist named Peder Severin Krøyer, and it's like a little window into the past. nn (Pause for children to look at the painting.) nn Look at this picture! It's not very big, is it? It's only about as tall as you are! But it shows us so much. See the two boys playing in the water? What do you think they're doing? Are they splashing? Are they having fun? nn (Pause for children's responses.) nn The artist used lots of blues and greens, just like the ocean. See how the water looks? It's not all one color, is it? Some parts are darker, some are lighter. That's because the light is changing. Does anyone know what time of day it might be? Is it morning, afternoon, or evening? What makes you think that? nn (Pause for children's responses.) nn The artist was really good at painting water! He didn't draw lots of lines. He used different shades of color to show how the water moves. It looks smooth and wavy, doesn't it? Can you imagine how the water feels? Cool and refreshing? nn (Pause for children's responses.) nn This painting isn't just about boys playing in the sea. It's also about a feeling. It makes us feel calm and peaceful, doesn't it? It's like a quiet moment captured in time. What do you think the boys are feeling? Happy? Relaxed? nn (Pause for children's responses.) nn So, next time you're at the beach or even just taking a bath, remember this painting. Remember how the artist showed us the beauty of a simple moment, just like the simple joy of playing in the water. Isn't that amazing? What's your favorite part of this painting? nn (Pause for children's responses.) nn Now, let's go look at some other amazing artwork!