Jane 'Jeanie' Elizabeth Hughes, Mrs Nassau John Senior (1828-1877)

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called "Jane 'Jeanie' Elizabeth Hughes, Mrs. Nassau John Senior." It's HUGE! Look how big it is! Does anyone know how we might measure something this big? (Pause for answers). Yes, we could use meters! This painting is over two meters tall! That's taller than most of you! nn

Now, let's look at the lady in the painting. See her beautiful purple dress? It's so flowy and pretty, isn't it? The artist, George Frederic Watts, was super good at painting clothes. He made the fabric look like it's really moving. What do you think she's looking at? (Pause for answers). She's looking at some plants in a glass bowl. It looks like she's thinking quietly, doesn't it? nn

Look closely at her face. What kind of expression do you think she has? (Pause for answers). Some people say she looks peaceful and calm. Others might say she looks a little thoughtful. It's interesting how a painting can make us think about different things! And see all the colors? The purple dress, the green background, and even the red chair. The artist used lots of different colors to make the painting beautiful and interesting. nn

This painting shows us a woman from a long time ago, the 1800s. It tells us a little about how people lived and dressed back then. It's like a window into the past! What do you think her life might have been like? (Pause for answers). It's fun to imagine, isn't it? nn

So, remember, this painting is more than just a picture of a lady. It's a story, a glimpse into the past, and a beautiful work of art. I hope you enjoyed learning about it! Do you have any questions? (Pause for questions and answers). Great questions! Now let's go see some more amazing art!