Costume composition in a landscape

My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you one of my favorite paintings today! It's called "Costume Composition in a Landscape." nn Can you say, "Costume Composition in a Landscape?" nn Great! Now, this painting is a bit of a mystery. We don't know who painted it, but we think it was made a long time ago, between 1910 and 1914. That's over 100 years ago! nn --- nn Look closely at the painting. What do you see? nn That's right! There are two people in the painting. They are standing in a beautiful landscape. What colors do you see in the landscape? nn --- nn The person sitting down is wearing a long blue robe with a bright orange trim. Do you see the golden circle above their head? That's called a halo. What do you think a halo means? nn Yes, halos often represent someone special or holy! nn --- nn Now, look at the person standing up. They are wearing a bright red coat and a big black hat. What do you think they are doing? nn They look very important, don't they? Maybe they are a king or a queen, or even an actor on a stage! nn --- nn The artist used simple lines and shapes to paint this picture. It's almost like a dream, isn't it? The colors are also very soft and muted, which makes the painting feel calm and peaceful. nn --- nn What do you think is happening in this painting? What do you think the two people are talking about? nn We may never know the answers to these questions, but that's what makes this painting so special! It lets us use our imaginations and create our own stories. nn --- nn Thank you for exploring this amazing painting with me today! I hope you enjoyed learning about it. Now, let's go see what other treasures we can find in the museum!