Edward Hopper - “Nighthawks, 1942”. Gesigneerd in de plaat. - 75 x 41 cm.

Edward Hopper: "NIGHTHAWKS, 1942".

Signed on the plate.

Authorized color offset, produced premium matte (non-reflective) with high color intensity.

Condition: the work is in excellent condition.
Large format: 75 x 41 cm.

Painted in 1942, Nighthawks is one of Edward Hopper's most iconic works. The scene shows a nocturnal New York diner, lit by artificial light, in which a few still figures seem to be frozen in an atmosphere of loneliness and introspection.
Through a rigorous composition, strong geometric lines, and a subtle play with light, Hopper captures the urban isolation and emotional distance that are characteristic of America in the twentieth century.
This work has grown into an icon of American realist painting.

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

Born in Nyack, New York, Hopper studied illustration and fine arts 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 twenties he had established his mature style: geometric clarity, sharp contrasts of light and shadow, and a restrained palette that conveyed a uniquely American atmosphere of loneliness and contemplation.

Hopper's paintings often depict urban interiors, gas 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 as illumination but as a narrative force that reveals inner states and emotional ambiguity. His art bridges realism and symbolism and offers subtle social commentaries on urban alienation at the dawn of the twentieth century.

In the art market, Edward Hopper's works are among the most sought after of all American painters. His major oil paintings are housed in leading institutions such as the Whitney Museum, MoMA, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and 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 lasting cultural impact.

Today Hopper's influence extends far beyond painting, inspiring filmmakers, photographers, and contemporary artists. Hotel Room (1931) remains a prime example of his timeless exploration of quiet, loneliness, and the fragile poetry of modern life.

Never been framed and is kept in dark archival storage among acid-free protective paper.
The displayed photographs are part of the description, the displayed frame (size) is for illustration and is not included.

This artwork is carefully and securely packaged and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
No shipping to the Canary Islands.

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