Answer:
there are five syllables in the first and third lines of a haiku. There are seven in the middle line though.
The things that could be observed from a painting are that it is a <u>portrait of a man</u>, it shows<u> visible brush strokes</u>, and<u> displays bold colors</u>.
Even though there was no attached painting, we would be able to see these things within the painting. You can see what is contained in the painting, how it was painted, and what colors the painting is. However, you can not see when a painting was created or know that it is part of a large collection by simply looking at the painting.
I'm pretty sure you're allowed to write in First-Person, but make sure to make it clear you're writing about someone else's perspective.
