START WITH ART: Man with the Cat (Henry Sturgis Drinker)

Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Start with Art Questions:

• How do you think the artist used details like Drinker’s whiskers and suit to show his personality and his importance in society?

• What do you notice about the way Drinker is sitting and looking at the artist? How does his pose and expression give you clues about how he felt during the portrait?

• If you could ask Henry Sturgis Drinker one question about his life, what would it be, and how do you think his confident pose might influence his answer?

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