l´Archi-Duchesse Leopoldine, 1e. Impératrice du Brésil, Femme de D. Pèdro

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you this amazing picture! It's a portrait of a very important woman. Does anyone know what a portrait is? (Pause for answers). Yes, it's a picture of a person! nn This picture is of Archduchess Leopoldine. That's a very fancy title, isn't it? She was the first Empress of Brazil! Can you imagine being an Empress? (Pause for answers). That means she was like a queen! This picture was made a long, long time ago, in 1839, by an artist named Jean-Baptiste Debret. nn

Look closely at the picture. See how it's mostly shades of grey? It's not colorful like some pictures, right? But even with just grey, the artist was able to make her dress and her hair look very fancy. Can you see the details in her dress? What do you think it's made of? (Pause for answers). It looks very sparkly and beautiful, doesn't it? nn

The artist was really good at showing how light and shadow make things look three-dimensional. It's like magic! He made her look very regal and important, just like a real Empress. He paid attention to every little detail, from her hair to her jewelry. It's like he wanted us to see exactly what she looked like. nn

This picture isn't just a pretty picture. It also tells us about history! It shows us what people wore and how they looked a long, long time ago in Brazil. It's like a time machine! What do you think this picture tells us about the Empress? What kind of person do you think she was? (Pause for answers). nn

This picture is a very special piece of art. It shows us how talented the artist was and helps us learn about history. Isn't it amazing what we can learn from just one picture? Do you have any questions about the picture? (Pause for questions and answers). I'm so glad you came to see this amazing artwork with me today! Let's go look at some more art!