Matilda

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Matilda." It shows us a woman standing in the woods. Can you say hello to Matilda? nn 👋 nn This painting is really old. It was made in 1915! That's over one hundred years ago! Back then, people didn't have cameras or phones to take pictures. Can you imagine that? So, artists would paint portraits of people to remember what they looked like. nn Look closely at Matilda. What is she wearing? Yes, a beautiful white dress! It looks so soft and flowy. And see that shiny gold belt? It makes her dress look even fancier! nn What do you think Matilda is holding in her hands? You got it! They're flowers! The flowers are so colorful and bright. They really stand out against the darker colors of the woods. nn Now, let's look at Matilda's face. We can't see all of it because of the shadow, but what do you think she's thinking about? Maybe she's enjoying the peacefulness of the woods. Or maybe she's thinking about someone she loves. nn The artist who painted Matilda used light and shadow to make the painting look almost magical. It's like we're peeking into a secret moment in the woods with Matilda. nn What do you like best about this painting?