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The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel

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The Demon Seated

Mikhail Vrubel, 1856–1910 · 1890

A sad winged 'demon' (in the Russian poem, more a lonely spirit than evil) sits on a mountain at sunset, painted in glowing shards of colour like broken glass.

Why it's great for language

A lonely winged figure on a mountain — strong for feelings and storytelling.

A gentle note

Mikhail Vrubel's work fits feelings, describing people, storytelling better than "present simple". Try one of those focuses, or pick another artist from the gallery.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Demon Seated.

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Demon Seated.