START WITH ART: Ivy Cottage, Coldharbour: Sun and Snow

Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Ivy Cottage, Coldharbour: Sun and Snow

Artist: Lucien Pissarro

Date: 1916

Medium: Oil paint on canvas

Dimensions: 53 × 64 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• We usually think of snow as being white--but look closely. What colors does Pissaro use to create the snow in this image? 

• Image being in this snowy scene. How would you feel? What smells or sounds might you experience? 

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