
		FAVORITES MY CART
	Get Art Reproductions Office at Night, 1940 by Edward Hopper (Inspired By) (1931-1967, United States) \| ArtsDot.com

Buy 3 paintings and get 15% + 5% off on all items

15% off on all cart items, sitewide! Valid today:13/04/2025

FREE Shipping. All the time. See details.

Office at Night

Add to Favorites

Download the image: Edward Hopper - Office at Night

Download image

Send an E-Card with this Artwork : Get Art Reproductions Office at Night, 1940 by Edward Hopper (Inspired By) (1931-1967, United States) | ArtsDot.com

Send as E-card

Explore

Edward Hopper (i)

Walker Art Center (United States) (i)

Year : 1940
Media : Oil On Canvas (i)
Size : 56 x 64 cm

This image represents a two-dimensional work of art, such as a drawing, painting, print, or similar creation. The copyright for this image is likely owned by either the artist who created it, the individual who commissioned the work, or their legal heirs. It is believed that the use of low-resolution images of artworks: for purposes of critical commentary on:

the specific work in question,
the artistic genre or technique employed in the artwork, or
the artistic school or tradition to which the artist is associated,

qualifies as fair use under copyright law.
Any other use of this image, could potentially constitute a copyright infringement.

The painting depicts an office, occupied by an attractive young woman in a short-sleeved blue dress, who is standing at an open file cabinet, and a slightly older man who is perhaps in early middle age. He is dressed in a three-piece suit and is seated behind a desk. The nature of the office is unclear—it could just as easily be the office of a lawyer, an accountant, or of a small business. The high angle from which the viewer looks down on the office implies that the viewer may be looking in from a passing elevated train—indeed, Hopper later informed Norman A. Geske, the curator of the Walker Art Center, which acquired the painting in 1948, that the idea for the painting was "probably first suggested by many rides on the 'L' train in New York City after dark glimpses of office interiors that were so fleeting as to leave fresh and vivid impressions on my mind." So this is not a prestige office—a fact that is reinforced by the awkward lozenge shape of the room, and by the small size of the man’s desk. A yet smaller desk, holding a typewriter, may belong to the woman. This implies that she may be his secretary. Still, this is a corner office, which indicates that within their small organization, this is the most prestigious available space and therefore that the man is, perhaps, the manager or boss.

Open full description

Buy an oil painting reproduction (Inspired By)

Edward Hopper

Art by color

Early Life and Influences

Edward Hopper, a prominent American realist painter and printmaker, was born on July 22, 1882, in Upper Nyack, New York. His family, of mostly Dutch ancestry, provided a comfortable upbringing that allowed Hopper to pursue his artistic inclinations from an early age. - **Inspirations:** Hopper's work was influenced by the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the French Impressionist masters Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas. - **Early Training:** He began art studies with a correspondence course in 1899, later transferring to the New York School of Art and Design.

Artistic Style and Themes

Edward Hopper's spare and finely calculated renderings reflected his personal vision of modern American life. His work can be characterized by: - **Urban and Rural Scenes:** Both settings were depicted with a unique blend of realism and emotional depth. - **Lighting:** A mastery of light, often used to evoke feelings of isolation or contemplation. - **Figures:** Often faceless or in the background, emphasizing the environment over the figures.

Notable Works and Their Significance

- House by the Railroad (Museum of Modern Art, New York, United States), an example of Hopper's ability to evoke a sense of melancholy through a simple, yet powerful composition. - Reclining Nude (50 x 35 cm, New Realism, Watercolour), showcasing his versatility in capturing the human form.

Legacy and Influence

- **Influence on Future Artists:** Hopper's unique style has influenced numerous artists, including Pierre Sanford Ross, known for his urban and rural scenes. - **Enduring Popularity:** His works continue to captivate audiences with their timeless themes of solitude and the human condition.

Explore More at WahooArt

- [https://WahooArt.com/@/Edward-Hopper](Edward Hopper's Artworks) - [https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Buy?open&RA=8XYFFG](Buy Art Inspired by the Masters)

Delve into the world of art with WahooArt's extensive collection.
Discover how Edward Hopper's legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike.

References

- [https://WahooArt.com/@/Edward-Hopper](Wikipedia: Edward Hopper) - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hopper](Wikipedia: Edward Hopper's Biography)

Similar artworks