Self-portrait at the easel

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called "Self-portrait at the easel," and it's by a famous artist from Denmark named Peder Severin Krøyer. He was like a super-duper talented painter! nn

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Does anyone know what a self-portrait is? It's a picture an artist makes of themselves! This one is extra special because it shows Krøyer while he's actually painting. See him there? He's wearing a funny hat, right? And glasses! What color is his jacket? (Encourage kids to answer). He looks very serious, like he's really focused on his work. nn

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Look closely at his hands. What is he holding? (Encourage kids to answer). That's right, a paintbrush! It looks like he's just about to add a stroke of paint to his picture. Can you see a little bit of the painting he's working on? What do you think it might be a picture of? (Encourage speculation). There's a tiny bit of ocean in the background, so maybe he likes to paint the sea! nn

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The colors in this painting are really interesting. They're not bright and flashy, are they? They're more like soft browns, beiges, and creams. What feeling do those colors give you? (Encourage kids to describe their feelings). It's a calm and peaceful feeling, isn't it? It makes you feel like you could sit down and paint alongside him. nn

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This painting shows us how much Krøyer loved painting. It's like a little window into his life and his work. It's a great example of how artists can show us who they are through their art. Isn't that amazing? What do you think makes a good self-portrait? (Encourage discussion). nn

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So, next time you see a self-portrait, remember Krøyer and his amazing painting. Remember to look closely at the details, the colors, and how the artist makes you feel. Thank you for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed learning about this wonderful self-portrait!