START WITH ART: Study of a Leprechaun Smoking

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!

Title: Study of a Leprechaun Smoking

Artist: Edward Hopper

Date: 1895–1899

Medium: Pen and ink and graphite pencil on board (recto and verso)

Dimensions: 20.6 × 14 cm

Start with Art Questions

• What is the personality of this leprechaun by Edward Hopper?

• What are the hobbies of this leprechaun? 

• Is this what you imagine a leprechaun to look like? How would you sketch a leprechaun? 

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