Portrait of Antonin Proust

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! It's called "Portrait of Antonin Proust," and a really famous French artist named Édouard Manet painted it a long, long time ago. nn Can you say "Portrait of Antonin Proust?" That's a mouthful, isn't it? nn Now, look at the man in the painting. His name is Antonin Proust, and he was a very important writer. See how he's looking right at us? It's like he's got a secret to tell! nn What do you think Mr. Proust is thinking about? nn The artist, Mr. Manet, was really good at painting people. He wanted to make sure everyone knew how important Mr. Proust was, so he painted his beard and clothes with lots of detail. Look closely – can you see the tiny lines in his beard? nn Mr. Manet was also famous for painting things just how he saw them, like taking a quick picture with his paintbrush! He loved to paint people, food, and even parks! nn This painting is like a window into the past, showing us what Mr. Proust was like. Isn't that cool? As we walk through the museum, let's see if we can find more "windows" into the past!