Edward Hopper - “NIGHTHAWKS, 1942”. - 1940s

Poster of Edward Hopper, in excellent condition.

Never framed and has been kept in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The photos shown are part of the description, the displayed frame(s) (size) are illustrative and are not included.
This artwork is carefully securely packed and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
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Edward Hopper was an American painter who is generally regarded as one of the foremost realist artists of the 20th century. His work captures the quiet poetry of modern life in the United States, with scenes of isolation, stillness, and introspection that reveal the emotional undercurrents of daily existence.
Born in Nyack, New York, Hopper studied illustration and fine art in New York City and later in Paris, where he absorbed the influence of Impressionism but developed a much stricter and more psychological approach. In the 1920s he had established his mature style: geometric clarity, sharp contrasts of light and shadow, and a restrained palette that conveyed a unique American atmosphere of loneliness and contemplation.
Hopper's paintings often depict urban interiors, filling stations, hotel rooms, diners, and street corners—places where time seems to stand still. His figures, usually isolated and introspective, evoke a sense of emotional distance, even within familiar settings.
Through this quiet tension, Hopper created a powerful visual language that reflects both the loneliness and the dignity of modern existence.

Hopper's careful control of light, whether natural or artificial, serves not merely to illuminate but as a narrative force that reveals internal states and emotional ambiguity. His art bridges realism and symbolism and offers subtle social commentary on urban alienation in the early 20th century.

In the art market, Edward Hopper's works are among the most sought after by American painters. His major oil paintings are housed in leading institutions such as the Whitney Museum, MoMA, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and they rarely come up for sale. When they do, they fetch exceptional prices: his 1934 painting Chop Suey sold in 2018 for $91.9 million, setting a record for the artist. Works from the same period and with similar subjects as Hotel Room are valued in the multi‑million‑dollar range, reflecting both their rarity and Hopper's enduring cultural impact.

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