The Afternoon

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Welcome to the Landesmuseum Hannover! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "The Afternoon." It was painted a long, long time ago, between 1820 and 1830. That's even before your grandparents were born! nn Can you guess what we might see in a painting called "The Afternoon"? nn This painting shows us a peaceful day in the countryside. See all the green? That means there are lots of fields and trees. The artist used soft colors and brushstrokes to make the painting look calm and relaxing, just like a warm afternoon! nn What do you think people do in the countryside? nn Look closely at the painting. Do you see the tall trees in the middle? They're pine trees, and they look like they're reaching for the sky! The artist painted them with soft, feathery lines to make them look tall and elegant. nn What else do you see in the painting? nn There's a tiny horse-drawn cart in the distance. Can you find it? It's so small! Imagine you're riding in that cart. Where do you think you're going? Maybe you're going home after a long day of playing outside. nn The artist who painted "The Afternoon" loved nature. They wanted to show how beautiful and peaceful the countryside can be. What do you like most about this painting?