Framed Portrait of a Man in Old-Fashioned Coat

A tilted picture frame hangs from a small ring at the top, with a large curved shape behind it. Inside the frame is a drawing of a man shown from the chest up, his head turned to the left. His hair is swept back from his forehead with rolled curls near the ear, and he wears a coat with a high collar and wide folded lapels. The thick double border of the frame leaves plenty of room for color. For a Fourth of July activity, try navy or deep blue for the coat, a warm wood brown for the frame, and a soft shade for the background. Then ask kids to talk about how people showed portraits at home long ago. This free page works well for short history lessons, and the large open shapes are easy for younger children.