Inclement weathers

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting! It's called Inclement Weathers, and it's by an artist named Laurits Andersen Ring. He painted it a long, long time ago, in 1908! Can anyone guess how old that is? (Pause for answers) Wow, that's a very long time ago! nn

This painting is like a little window into the past. See this man? He's standing in a doorway. What do you think he's doing? (Pause for answers) He looks a bit like a postman, doesn't he? He's holding some papers close to him. Maybe he's delivering mail, even though it's a really, really cold day! nn

Look at the colors! The painting is mostly dark blues and grays. It's kind of gloomy, right? But see that bright white? That's snow! It's snowing outside, and it looks very cold. What do you think it feels like to be outside on a day like that? (Pause for answers) nn

See that little windmill in the distance? It's tiny, but it's still there, even in all that snow. It shows us that even though it's a tough day, life goes on. The windmill keeps turning, just like the postman keeps delivering his mail. nn

The artist was really clever with how he painted this. The light is soft and gentle, even though it's a cold day. And the lines of the doorway are straight and strong, like a sturdy house keeping the man safe from the cold. What do you think the artist wanted us to feel when we look at this painting? (Pause for answers) nn

This painting isn't just about a cold day. It's about a man doing his job, even when it's hard. It's about being brave and strong, even when things are difficult. It's a story about perseverance! Isn't that amazing? What's your favorite part of the painting? (Pause for answers) I'm so glad you came to see it with me today! nn