The Artist's Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a special picture called "The Artist's Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair." nn Can you say the name of the painting with me? "The Artist's Daughter Käthe Reading in a Chair." That's great! nn This picture was made a long, long time ago in 1893 by an artist named Max Liebermann. He wanted to paint a picture of his daughter, Käthe. Can you guess what Käthe is doing in the picture? nn That's right! She's reading a book. Look closely at her face. Does she look interested in her book? nn Now, let's look at the way the artist used light. See how the light is shining on Käthe's face and her book? It's almost like there's a window nearby, even though we can't see it in the picture. This makes Käthe look really important, don't you think? nn The artist used special lines and shading to make the picture look more real. Look at the way he drew Käthe's hands holding the book and the folds in her dress. It almost looks like you could reach out and touch them! nn This painting is special because it shows us a quiet moment between a father and his daughter. It reminds us that even simple things, like reading a book, can be beautiful and important. nn What do you think Käthe is reading about in her book? Maybe it's a fairy tale or an adventure story! Let's use our imaginations and think about what Käthe might be feeling as she reads.