Artists tell stories with color, line, and shape. They paint people, places, and things. They even paint numbers and counting, if you look closely enough. You'll find all these things in Interior, a small painting by African-American artist Horace Pippin.

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"Read" the painting:

• What do you see?
• Who is in the room?
• What is each person doing?
• How would it feel to be in there? Is it warm or cold?
• What time is it? Is it evening or morning?
• Is the room crowded or full of space?
• Is the interior modern or old-fashioned?

Try to answer these questions by looking carefully at the painting. Each detail is a clue that helps tell the story. Then roll your mouse over the painting to discover the answers.