Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! It's called "Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect." Can you say that with me? "Waterloo Bridge... Sunlight Effect!" Excellent! nn Now, this painting is of a bridge, but it's not just any bridge. It's the Waterloo Bridge in London, England! Have any of you ever been to London? It's a very faraway place! nn The artist who painted this is named Claude Monet. He loved to paint outdoors and was fascinated by light. What do you think about the light in this painting? nn --- nn Look closely at the bridge. Do you see how it's not painted with sharp lines? It almost looks blurry, like a foggy day! That's because Monet wanted to show how the light made the bridge look at that exact moment. nn See all the colors he used? He used little dots and dashes of color instead of mixing them all together. Do you think that makes the painting look more lively and bright? nn --- nn Monet loved to paint water. What do you see reflected in the water? It almost looks like the sun is dancing on the water, doesn't it? He used bright yellows and oranges to make the sunlight look warm and glowy. nn --- nn This painting isn't just about a bridge; it's about how light and color can make us feel things. When you look at this painting, how does it make you feel? Happy? Peaceful? Excited? nn Monet wanted us to feel like we were standing right there with him, feeling the warmth of the sun and the breeze in the air. nn --- nn Thank you for joining me today to look at this beautiful painting! I hope you had fun learning about Claude Monet and his love of light. Now, let's go explore and see what other treasures we can find in the museum!