Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker. While most popularly known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. In both his urban and rural scenes, his spare and finely calculated renderings reflected his personal vision of modern American life.
This is an awesome doco on Hopper, his art and his life. Watch it and if you are interested in finding out more follow this link.... more info
You've watched the movie, read about him, now why not write a comment on what you think about his art. Do you like it and how do you think his life has influenced his work.
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