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Edward Hopper Contemporary Realist Painter

Edward Hopper Contemporary Realist Painter. 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!). Realism.

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Edward Hopper Contemporary Realist Painter

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  1. Edward HopperContemporary 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

  7. Mansard Roof, Edward Hopper, Watercolor, Realism

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

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

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