A Música - Estudo para o painel central do foyer do Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool drawing! It's by an artist named Eliseu Visconti, and it's super special. It's not just a picture; it's like a secret peek into the artist's mind as he was creating a much bigger artwork for a beautiful theatre in Rio de Janeiro! nn --- nn This drawing is HUGE! It's almost as tall as [mention something familiar to the children, like a grown-up or a doorway] and almost as wide as [mention something else familiar, like two grown-ups standing side-by-side]. Can you imagine drawing something that big? It's on old, warm-looking paper, like a really old letter. The colors are mostly browns, from light beige to dark brown, like chocolate! What do you think those colors make you feel? nn --- nn Look closely! See all these curvy lines? They're like people, but they're all swirly and soft, almost like they're dancing or singing! They look a bit like musical notes, don't you think? Visconti didn't draw every detail perfectly. Some parts are just a few quick lines, like he was sketching really fast. Can you see where he changed his mind and erased some lines? It's like we can see him thinking and creating! What do you think he was thinking about as he drew? nn --- nn This drawing wasn't meant to be the final artwork. It was a practice piece, like a sketch before he painted a much bigger picture for the theatre. It's like a secret blueprint for a beautiful mural! By seeing this drawing, we get to see how the artist worked and how he came up with his ideas. It's like a puzzle, and we get to see all the pieces before they were put together. Isn't that amazing? nn --- nn So, this drawing is more than just a picture. It shows us how artists work, what they think about, and how they create beautiful things. It also shows us a little bit about Brazil a long, long time ago. It's a window into the past, and we get to see it all together! What did you like best about this drawing? What questions do you have?