Sailboats at Anchor on the Seine, in Argenteuil

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Sailboats at Anchor on the Seine, in Argenteuil." It was painted by an artist named Gustave Caillebotte a long, long time ago in 1883. nn Can you say "Gustave Caillebotte"? That's a tricky name! nn This painting shows us a peaceful afternoon on a river. What do you see in the painting? nn --- nn That's right! There are sailboats! Do you see how their sails aren't up in the air? That means they are taking a break from sailing. They're just floating along with the water. nn The water in the painting is so pretty! It's painted with blues, greens, and grays, just like the sky above. The artist wanted to show how the water reflects the sky, like a mirror. nn What colors do you see in the sky? nn --- nn Look closely at the left side of the painting. Do you see the wooden dock? It's like a long platform that goes out into the water. Maybe someone is about to climb into that little rowboat tied to the dock! nn The artist used special brushstrokes to make the water look shimmery and the light look soft. It makes you feel like you're right there on the river with the sailboats! nn --- nn This painting is like a window into the past. It shows us what life was like in France a long time ago. It's a reminder that even though times change, the beauty of nature is something we can always enjoy. nn What do you like most about this painting? nn --- nn Thank you for joining me today! I hope you had fun looking at this beautiful artwork with me. Now, let's go see what other treasures we can find in the museum!