Edward Hopper – Artwork & Bio of the American Painter

Edward Hopper was an American painter born on 22 July 1882 in Nyack, New York. Hopper was born in a middle-class family to parents who noticed his talent early and supported his artistic ambitions. However, Hopper’s parents insisted that he study illustration due to its lucrativeness at the time.

In 1889, Hopper enrolled in a New York community art school before transferring to the New York School of Art and Design after a year. While studying illustration, Hopper learned to paint from established painters. He also supported himself by giving art lessons and painting commercially. In 1906, Hopper traveled to Europe with the money he had saved.

In 1910, Hopper returned to America. Struggling to succeed financially as a painter, Hopper earned a living illustrating magazines. He also made etchings which he sold for a small price. In 1923, Hopper started spending summers in Massachusetts, where he switched to using watercolor.

Hopper’s switch to watercolor ushered in the most successful period of his career, exhibiting widely and winning acclaim for his work. He also sold many of his paintings for thousands of dollars. Hopper carried an unblemished reputation as a painter until his death on 15 May 1967 in Washington Square North, New York.

What was Edward Hopper Known For?

Edward Hopper was known for painting realistic scenes that often portrayed a sense of isolation. Hopper had a fascination for empty rooms and incorporated them into his paintings. He was an artist who took his time with every artwork, paying keen attention to detail and relative subject placement. His preferred mediums were oils and watercolors.

What Art Movement was Edward Hopper Associated With?

Edward Hopper was associated with the Realism art movement.

Edward Hopper Artwork

Below are some of the  artworks of Edward Hopper

Automat

Bridge on the Seine

Chop Suey

Early Sunday Morning

From Williamsburg Bridge

Girl at a Sewing Machine

Hotel Lobby

Lighthouse at Two Lights

Nighthawks

Office at Night

Office in a Small City

Railroad Train

Saltillo Mansion

Summer Interior

Table for Ladies

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