Edward Hopper
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Edward Hopper was an American painter and printmaker who lived from 1882 to 1967 and became known for his realist style of art. His work is significant because it captured scenes of American life with a distinctive approach that influenced how people see and understand everyday moments in art.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1816
- Died
- 1888
- Works
- 11
Top works
- One wife too many, or, Rip Van Bigham
- Memorial celebration
- One wife too many
- Republican homes
- Old horse Gray
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Film & TV
Acting
Known for
- Edward Hopper and the Blank Canvas — Self (archive footage)2012
- Edward Hopper — Self (archive footage)2007
- Hopper's Silence — Himself1981
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Country
- US
- Active from
- 1882-07-22
- Active to
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Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker. He is one of America's most renowned artists and known for his skill in depicting modern American life and landscapes.
Born in Nyack, New York, to a middle-class family, Hopper's early interest in art was supported by his parents. He studied at the New York School of Art under William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, where he developed a signature style characterized by its emphasis on solitude, light, and shadow.