Edward Hopper - “Ground Swell, 1939”. - 40 x 30 cm.

Edward Hopper: “Ground Swell, 1939”.

Authorized offset litho.
Condition: the work is in excellent condition.
Size: 40 x 30 cm.

Edward Hopper was an American painter who is generally regarded as one of the leading realist artists of the 20th century. His work captures the quiet poetry of modern life in the United States, with scenes of isolation, quiet, and introspection revealing the emotional undercurrents of daily existence.

Born in Nyack, New York, Hopper studied illustration and visual art in New York City and later in Paris, where he absorbed the influence of Impressionism, but developed a much sterner and more psychological approach. In the twenties 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, gas stations, hotel rooms, diners and street corners—places where life seems to stand still. His figures, usually isolated and introspective, evoke a sense of emotional distance, even within familiar surroundings.

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 only as illumination but as a narrative force revealing inner 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 of all American painters.

His major oil paintings are kept in prominent institutions such as the Whitney Museum, MoMA and the Art Institute of Chicago, and rarely appear 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.

Today Hopper's influence extends far beyond painting, inspiring filmmakers, photographers and contemporary artists.

Never framed and stored in a dark archival storage space between protective acid-free paper. The displayed photographs are part of the description.

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