Introduction:

In this painting, Impressionist artist Claude Monet was interested in capturing reflections on a river. His future wife, Camille Doncieux, is the woman enjoying the view.

Discussion Questions:

Look carefully at this work.

• What is reflected in the river?
• How do the artist’s brush strokes and use of color suggest movement in the water?
• Where do you think the artist was when he painted this scene?
• Describe your feelings when you look at this image.

Activity:

Create your own Impressionist reflections.

Steps:

1. Place a bowl of water near a window and see what it reflects when the water is still.
   
   
2. Stir the water gently with your finger and discover what happens to the reflection.
   
   
3. Paint a scene that shows a lake, pond, or river that reflects its surroundings. Will the reflections in your painting be still or wavy?

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