American Realist painter Edward Hopper was born on June 22, 1882, a birthday that I'd missed by a day.
"His work demonstrates that realism is not merely a literal or photographic copying of what we see, but an interpretive rendering."
Learn more here: Edward Hopper.net
Nighthawks, 1942
Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)
The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
This painting is amazing when you stand in front of it, or any Hopper creation.
There is a stark flatness; one sees and feels the unhappily alone human spirit.
Ah, but thanks to the wonders of social media, this iconic masterpiece is a springboard for the comedic!
As an art historian, art buff, and museum nerd, I have no qualms about poking fun at great paintings, famous people, or cats.
Let's Hop!
Love the extra pictures. Needless to say the last one would make me smile the most.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a cool painting and fun intrepretations too! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteHopper painted on Cape Ann MA and the Cape Ann Museum has several of his paintings ~ thanks for the info ~
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I always wondered if other nights were busier, or if the diner was always as lonely as this.
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