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Edward Hopper
1882-
1967
| Born: 1882 Nyack, New York Died: 1967 New York City Biography: Born and raised in Nyack, New York, Edward Hopper became one of the most famous painters of 20th century American, known for interior scenes of isolated figures, rural landscapes, and marine scenes. He was raised in a home with a view of the Hudson River and showed early art talent. Following two years of illustration, in 1901, he became a student at the New York School of Art under William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri, the latter being credited as his most influential teacher. In 1907, he went to Paris and was exposed to Impressionism, which affected his interest in light and pattern, but he retained a unique solidity in his work. Between 1915 and 1928, he completed nearly seventy etchings and drypoints, much influenced by Rembrandt and Meryon with the use of light contrasts. In 1929, he spent three weeks in Charleston, South
Carolina, and produced eleven watercolors, mostly outdoor landscapes
but one a church interior. He spent most of his summers at Truro
on Cape Cod and lived the remainder of the year in New York City. |
