1. Edward Hopper Contemporary Realist Painter

2. Biography July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967 Born in Nyack, NY
Art Correspondence course 1899
NY Institute of Art & Design
Began as a Commercial Illustrator – for the $$$ (He Hated it!)

3. Realism
The realistic and natural representation of people, places, and/or things in a work of art; sometimes considered synonymous with naturalism.

5. Subject Matter: American Life
Hopper derived his subject matter from two primary sources: everyday people and everyday places
Hopper’s people rarely interacted with each other
Theme of his artwork:
Loneliness & Isolation

6. Spousal Influence Hopper was married to his muse - Jo Nivison
His only model
She was also a painter and was instrumental in his success
They had no children
Tumultuous relationship

16. Nighthawks, Edward Hopper, Oil on Canvas, Realism

17. Mansard Roof, Edward Hopper, Watercolor, Realism

18. Morning Sun, Edward Hopper, Oil on Canvas, Realism

19. House by the Railroad, Edward Hopper, Oil on Canvas, Realism