Self-portrait

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a very special painting. It's called a "self-portrait." Can anyone guess what a self-portrait is? nn That's right! It's a painting someone makes of themselves. This self-portrait is by an artist named Suzanne Valadon. She painted it a long, long time ago, back in 1883! nn

Look closely at her face. She looks right at us, doesn't she? It's like she's trying to tell us something important. What do you think she's thinking about? nn

Suzanne is wearing a dark blue dress. It stands out against the pale blue-green background. See how the colors make her stand out even more? The way the light and shadows fall on her face makes it look so real! nn

Suzanne painted with bold strokes, almost like she was using a big crayon! She wanted everyone to know she was a strong and confident artist. Back then, it wasn't so common for women to be painters. But Suzanne didn't let that stop her! nn

This painting is more than just a picture of Suzanne. It's a message to the world. She's saying, "I am here, I am an artist, and I have something to say!" What do you think her message means to us today?