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How’s the Weather Today, Monet?SMART KIDS

Claude Monet, Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge, 1899. From the collection of William Church Osborn, Class of 1883, trustee of Princeton University (1914-51), president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1941-47); given by his family (y1972-15)

What do you think the weather is like in this painting?

Which season do you think it is?

Monet liked to use bright colors in his paintings. What colors do you see?

How would you describe Monet’s brushstrokes?

This painting shows part of Claude Monet’s garden at his home in Giverny, France. Monet loved his garden and often went there to paint—he painted this bridge several times. He was interested in how the same scene looked at different times of the day and in different seasons and weather conditions.

small and careful

or

free and loose

Write a letter from Monet!SMART KIDS

Dear ,

How are you? I am feeling

.

Today is a day, (weather) (season)

and I am painting my garden.

Standing at my easel, I can see

and hear .

Later, I am going to go . (activity)

Sincerely,

Pretend that you are Claude Monet and you are taking a break from painting to write a letter to a friend.

There are two other paintings in this gallery by Monet. Can you find them?