Pirt

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool drawing! It's called Pirt, and it's by an artist named Albert Edelfelt. He made it a long, long time ago, in 1901! It's like a snapshot from the past, frozen in time. nn (Pause for children to look at the artwork.) nn Does anyone know what kind of drawing materials you think he used? It's made with charcoal, a type of black stick, on special paper. See how dark and smudgy some parts are? That's the charcoal! It's not like a crayon, it's a bit messier and more expressive. nn (Pause for children to respond and discuss.) nn Look closely at the person in the drawing. Can you see them? It looks like a man sitting down, right? He's wearing dark clothes, maybe wool. Can you see how the artist made the clothes look soft and heavy? He used lots of little lines to show the texture. It's like he's trying to show us how the fabric feels! nn (Pause for children to observe and comment.) nn The man is sitting very still. He looks like he's thinking about something. His head is bowed down. What do you think he's thinking about? Maybe he's remembering something, or maybe he's planning something exciting! nn (Pause for children to share their ideas.) nn The background is very simple. It's not detailed like the man. The artist wanted us to focus all our attention on the man. It's like he's saying, "Look at this person! Look at how they are feeling!" nn (Pause for children to observe the background.) nn This drawing isn't like a photograph. It's not perfectly realistic. It's more about capturing a feeling, a moment in time. It's a little bit mysterious, isn't it? That's what makes it so special. It makes us think and wonder. nn (Pause for children to reflect.) nn So, next time you see a drawing, remember Pirt. Remember to look closely, to think about what the artist is trying to show you, and to let yourself feel the emotions in the artwork. Isn't art amazing? Now, let's go look at some more!