Walter Rathenau

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a very special painting of a man named Walter Rathenau. nn Can you say "Walter Rathenau"? nn That's right! Now, Walter Rathenau was a very important man. He built things, wrote stories, and even helped run his country! nn This painting is called a portrait. A portrait is a special kind of painting that shows what a person looks like. Have you ever had your picture taken? That's kind of like a portrait, too! nn What do you see in this portrait? nn Yes, we see Walter Rathenau! He's wearing a dark suit and holding a glass. It looks like he's thinking about something very important. Maybe he's thinking about a new story to write or a new building to make! nn The colors in this painting are also very interesting. See how the artist used bright colors behind Walter Rathenau? That makes him stand out even more! nn What do you think the artist wanted us to feel when we look at this painting? nn That's a great observation! The artist wanted us to see how important and serious Walter Rathenau was. nn Now, let's move on to another painting and see what other interesting people we can find!