Painter
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper was an American realist known for quiet city interiors, roadside buildings, coastal landscapes, and scenes shaped by strong light, geometry, and psychological distance.
Edward Hopper quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | July 22, 1882 · Nyack, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | May 15, 1967 · New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Movement | American realism |
| Paint media | Oil paint · Watercolor |
| Other media | Etching and commercial illustration |
| Common subjects | Urban interiors, houses, hotels, roads, coastlines, boats, solitary figures, and dramatic light |
| Notable works | Nighthawks, House by the Railroad, Ground Swell, and Cape Cod Evening |
Sources: National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art: Haskell's House, and National Gallery of Art: Ground Swell.