Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting! It's called Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, and it's super old – from the 1700s! It's like stepping back in time, isn't it exciting? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn

This painting is HUGE! It's almost as tall as a grown-up! Can you imagine how long it took the artist to paint something this big? The artist's name was Joshua Reynolds, and he was super famous. He painted a lady named Jane. Look at her beautiful pink dress! It's almost like a princess dress, don't you think? What color is her dress? And what do you see peeking out from under the pink? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn

See how her dress is all swishy and flowy? The artist was really good at showing how the fabric moves. He used light and shadow to make it look real. It's like magic, right? And look at her hair! It's so fancy with a pretty feather. What else is she wearing? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn

The background is pretty too! It's a calm landscape with hills and trees. There's even a big urn – it's like a fancy vase. What do you think the artist wanted to show us with the background? Does it make the lady look more important? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn

This painting shows us how people dressed and lived a long, long time ago. It's like a window into the past! It also shows how talented the artist was. He was amazing at painting people and making them look real. What do you think makes this painting special? nn (Pause for children's responses) nn

So, next time you see a painting, remember to look closely! Look at the colors, the shapes, and even the background. Every detail tells a story. Thank you for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing painting! Now, let's go see some more art!