Julius Mayr

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Julius Mayr." It was painted a long, long time ago, back in 1890! That's even before your grandparents were born! nn Can you say the name of the painting with me? "Julius Mayr." nn --- nn Now, this painting is special because it shows us a real person named Julius Mayr. He was a very important man who helped create a big museum just like this one! nn The artist, Wilhelm Leibl, wanted to show us not just what Julius Mayr looked like, but also what kind of person he was. nn What do you think Julius Mayr is thinking about in this picture? nn --- nn Look closely at his face. Do you see the lines around his eyes and mouth? Those are called wrinkles, and we get them as we grow older and wiser. nn The artist used light and shadow to make Julius Mayr look almost like he's coming out of the painting! nn Can you try making a shadow with your hand? nn --- nn The way Julius Mayr is sitting, so still and thoughtful, makes us feel like we shouldn't interrupt him, doesn't it? It's like he's about to tell us a secret! nn What do you think his secret could be? nn --- nn This painting is like a window into the past, letting us meet someone who lived a long time ago. It reminds us that even though people from the past may seem different, they had thoughts and feelings just like us! nn Now, let's go see what other amazing people and stories we can discover in the museum!