START WITH ART: Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley

Good morning, friends! Each day, we embark on a delightful journey through the world of art, uncovering the stories and emotions behind masterpieces from history. Today, we have a beautiful artwork for you to explore—just take a peek below!

Once you’ve had a moment to appreciate it, we invite you to engage the young minds in your life with some thought-provoking questions (listed below in this post). You’ll be amazed at how starting the day with art can spark creativity and inspire critical thinking. Let’s dive in together and see where our imaginations take us!

Title: Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley

Artist: Unknown, American 

Date: 19th Century

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 75 x 72.1 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you think life might have been like for the people living in this farmhouse, based on the details the artist included in the scene?

• How does the artist’s use of color and light help create a sense of time of day or season in this peaceful valley setting?

• If you could visit this farmhouse, what part of the landscape or the home would you explore first, and why?

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