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Edward Hopper (i)

Delaware Art Museum (United States) (i)

Year : 1943
Media : Oil On Canvas (i)
Size : 74 x 112 cm

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Summertime conveys the feeling of a sweltering day in New York City. The curtain on the window seems set in motion by an interior fan, emphasizing the lack of air. The strong verticals and horizontals of the architecture and sidewalk, based on preparatory drawings of a particular building Hopper later altered in the finished painting, give the illusion of space horizontally and vertically extended beyond the picture plane. A solitary female figure in a clinging dress, based on preparatory drawings of the artist’s wife, Jo, creates a counterpoint to the compositional, almost abstract, starkness of the background architecture and the play of light and cast shadows. Hopper’s artistic manipulation of the scene to convey a mood of eerie loneliness within the formally balanced backdrop of an impersonal city block is most readily evident in the lack of eye pupils and the incorrectly formed shadow of the female figure. Devoid of any specific narrative, the painting as a whole projects the vast emptiness of modern urban existence. (courtesy of Delaware Art Museum)

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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.

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