A Walk through the Fields

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "A Walk through the Fields." It was painted a long, long time ago in 1895! nn Can you say 1895? That's a really old painting! nn This painting shows us a woman walking in a field full of beautiful flowers. What colors can you spot in the field? nn The artist, Philip Leslie Hale, wanted to show us how pretty a summer day can be. He used bright yellows, pinks, and blues to make the flowers look like sunshine is shining on them. Don't they look so bright and cheerful? nn Let's look closer at the woman in the white dress. What do you think she's thinking about as she walks through the field? nn The way the artist painted the light and shadows makes it look like the woman is actually moving! Can you see how the sunlight makes her path glow? And look at the long shadows in the field. It's like we're right there with her, enjoying the warm sun and the gentle breeze. nn Philip Leslie Hale wanted us to remember how wonderful nature is. He wanted us to see the beauty in simple things, like a walk through a field on a sunny day. nn Now, let's see what other amazing paintings we can find in the museum!