Edward Hopper, 1882 – 1967

The 100 Most Famous Edward Hopper Paintings, Ranked

The best-loved painting by Edward Hopper is Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica (1942), which hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Automat (small) and Huset vid järnvägen (1925) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 366 works by Edward Hopper: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

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Edward Hopper · 1882 – 1967

Född · död: 1882 – 1967, Upper Nyack
Rörelse: Samtida realism
Verk i vår katalog: 366
Mest kända: Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica (1942)
Flest verk på: MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

Top 10 Edward Hopper paintings: the canvases everyone knows

Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica

1942 · Olja på duk · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Skapad år 1942 fångar detta ikoniska måleri en sen nattscen inuti ett café som aldrig stänger, och har blivit en av de mest igenkännliga bilderna inom amerikansk konst. Mer än bara en skildring av stadslivet är det en djupgående utforskning av modern alienation och den tysta ensamheten som kan hittas även mitt i pulserande storstäder. Hoppers verk, *Nighthawks*, resonerar djupt med betraktaren, inte genom dramatik utan genom subtil psykologisk laddning.

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Automat (small)

Acrylic On Canvas · Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines

Edward Hopper’s “Automat” (small), a deceptively simple depiction of a woman seated alone at a cafe table, is a masterclass in conveying the profound sense of solitude that characterized much of 20th-century American life. Painted during a period of rapid urbanization and social change, this work resonates with a quiet melancholy that speaks to the alienation inherent in modern existence. Hopper’s ability to capture fleeting moments of human experience –…

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Huset vid järnvägen

1925 · Olja på duk · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York

Introduction to Edward Hopper and His Work Edward Hopper, a renowned American artist, is celebrated for his captivating oil paintings that often depicted modern life in the early 20th century. One of his most notable works is "House by the Railroad," which is currently housed at the Museum of Modern Art (New York, United States). This painting, created in 1925, showcases Hopper's unique style and ability to evoke a sense…

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New York Film

1939 · Akryl på duk · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York

MålningenEdward Hoppers "CITE>New York Movie" är en gripande oljemålning på duk skapad 1939. Den huseras för närvarande vid det prestigefyllda Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) i New York City, USA. Detta mästerverk exemplifierar Hoppers unika förmåga att fånga essensen av stadslivet, ofta med fokus på teman som isolering och kontemplation. Komposition och SymbolikMålningen skildrar en kvinna som står ensam framför en röd gardin inne i ett teater. Hon är uppslukad…

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untitled (5560)

Oil On Canvas · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York

Edward Hopper's untitled (5560) is far more than a mere depiction of a roadside service station; it is a distilled essence of the American experience, a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about human connection and the profound weight of isolation. Painted during the transformative years between 1942 and 1945, this monochrome masterpiece captures a scene familiar to the mid-century traveler—the late-night glow of artificial light illuminating a sparsely…

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Early sunday morning Whitney Museum of American

1930 · Oil On Canvas · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst, New York

Early Sunday Morning: A Portrait of Quietude Edward Hopper’s “Early Sunday Morning,” painted in 1930, isn't merely a depiction of a New York City street; it’s an arresting distillation of the anxieties and aspirations inherent in the American psyche during the Depression era. Executed in oil paint on canvas, this iconic piece exemplifies Hopper’s signature style – American Scene Painting—characterized by stark realism combined with a palpable sense of solitude…

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Automat

1927 · Olja på duk

Edward Hoppers “Automat” från 1927 är mer än bara en målning; det är ett porträtt av tidens ensamhet, fångat i ljus och skugga. Målningen, som nu finns bevarad på Des Moines Art Center i Iowa, föreställer en kvinna som sitter ensam vid ett runt bord i en automat – en tidig form av självbetjäningsrestaurang – under en mörk, nykter natt. Hopper lyckas med konstnärlig precision fånga den subtila melankolins atmosfär…

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Söndag

1926 · Olja på duk · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Den urbana ensamhetens essens Edward Hoppers ”Söndag” fångar stillheten och introspektionen i en urban scen som tycks utspela sig en söndagsmorgon. Målningen föreställer en ensam man som sitter på en träbänk framför stängda butiksfasader, vilket frammanar en känsla av isolering och eftertanke som är så karakteristisk för Hoppers verk. Detta stycke är en mästerlig utforskning av det mänskliga tillståndet, placerat mot fonden av det tidiga 1900-talets Amerika. Ett mästerverk inom…

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Gas

1940 · Olja på duk

Edward Hoppers Solitära Ljus – En Djupdykning i "Gas" Edward Hoppers "Gas", målad 1940, är mer än bara en bild av en bensinstation; det är ett porträtt av amerikansk ensamhet och längtan, fångat i ett ögonblick av stillhet. Verket, som nu finns tillgängligt som en exakt handmålad reproduktion på wahooart.com, inbjuder oss att stanna upp och reflektera över den subtila melankolin som präglade Hoppers konst och hans förmåga att fånga…

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Chop Suey

1929 · Olja på duk

”Chop Suey”, skapad av Edward Hopper 1929, är en fängslande oljemålning som bjuder in betraktaren till den intima men ändå isolerade världen i en diner från 1920-talet. Detta mästerverk exemplifierar Hoppers signaturstil, där amerikansk realism vävs samman med subtila expressionistiska influenser för att frammana en känsla av nostalgi och stilla eftertanke.

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More Edward Hopper canvases, 11 to 100

#11

Kontoret vid nätten

1940

En blick in i 1900-talets mitt i Amerika Edward Hoppers ”Kontoret vid natt” (1940) är en mästerlig skildring av en kontorsmiljö från mitten av det tjugonde århundradet. Denna…

#12

Sommartid

1943

Edward Hoppers “Summertime”, målad 1943 under en period av betydande samhällsförändringar och krigstryck, är ett mästerverk som fångar den tysta dramatiken i det amerikanska livet på 1940-talet. Det…

#13

Solsken i en kafé

1958 · Yale University Art Gallery

Edward Hoppers Sunlight in a Cafeteria (1958) är en mästerlig skildring av urban ensamhet, utförd med den precision och emotionella tyngd som definierar hans ikoniska stil. Denna olja…

#14

Människor i solen

1960

Edward Hoppers verk är ofta associerade med en melankolisk stillhet, en subtil reflektion över det amerikanska livet under 1900-talets första halva. Men bakom den lugna ytan finns en…

#15

Cape Cod Morning

1950

Ett ögonblick av stilla reflektion: Edward Hoppers mästerverk Scenen: En kvinna i kontemplation Edward Hoppers ”Cape Cod Morning” fångar ett fridfullt men samtidigt fascinerande ögonblick av ensamhet. Målningen…

#16

Rum för Turister

1945 · Yale University Art Gallery

Edward Hopper, en namn som omedelbart framkallar bilder av stillhet och subtil melankoli, var inte bara en målare av scener; han var en poet av ljus och skugga,…

#17

nighthawks

1942 · Art Institute of Chicago

A Window Into Loneliness: Exploring Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," completed in 1942 during the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, transcends mere representation; it embodies a…

#18

Kupé C

är ett typexempel på Hoppers fascination för ensamma figurer på genomresa. Målningen skildrar en kvinna som sitter ensam i en tågkupé, med ansiktet vänt mot sin bok och…

#19

Två Komiker

1965

Edward Hoppers målning från 1965, "Två Komiker", är inte bara en representation av två figurer på en scen; det är en noggrant konstruerad meditation över ensamhet, den flyktiga…

#20

Second Story Sunlight, , Whitney Museum of Ameri

1960

The Quietude of Monochrome In the hushed tones of Second Story Sunlight, Edward Hopper invites us into a world where silence speaks louder than words. Painted in 1960,…

#21

New York Movie, Moma, NY

1939

Konstverket skildrar ett dunkelt upplyst rum – kanske en hotellobby eller en storslagen lägenhet – befolkad av ett fåtal gestalter. Kompositionen är medvetet komplex och skapar en känsla…

#22

Summer Evening

1947

A Portrait of Quietude: Exploring Edward Hopper’s “Summer Evening” Edward Hopper's "Summer Evening" isn’t merely a depiction of a scene; it’s an exquisitely crafted meditation on human experience—a…

#23

Hotel room

1931

The Poignant Stillness of a Private Moment In Edward Hopper’s 1931 masterpiece, Hotel Room, the viewer is invited into a sanctuary of profound introspection. The scene is deceptively…

#24

Excursion into Philosophy

A Quiet Drama: Unveiling Edward Hopper’s “Excursion into Philosophy” Edward Hopper's "Excursion into Philosophy" is a profoundly evocative work that encapsulates the core tenets of American Realism, offering…

#25

The Cat Boat

1922 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

Edward Hopper's “The Cat Boat,” created in 1922, stands as a quintessential emblem of American Modernism—a deceptively simple scene imbued with profound psychological depth. More than just depicting…

#26

Rooms By The Sea

1951

Rooms By The Sea: A Portrait of Quiet Contemplation Edward Hopper’s “Rooms by the Sea” transcends mere depiction; it's a distillation of mood, an embodiment of American Modernism’s…

#27

Reclining Nude

1927

Introduction Reclining Nude, a watercolour painting by Edward Hopper, is a quintessential example of the artist's unique style and contribution to the New Realism movement. Created in 1927,…

#28

Rooms by the Sea

1951

The Painting: A Representation of Serenity "CITE>Edward Hopper's 'Rooms by the Sea' (1951) is a masterpiece that embodies the essence of stillness and contemplation. The painting, available for…

#29

House At Dusk

1935

The Painting: An Overview "CITE>Edward Hopper:CITE>'s House At Dusk, created in 1935, is a quintessential example of the artist's ability to capture the essence of American life through…

#30

Apotek

1927 · Museum of Fine Arts

Ett Tyst Ögonblick i Staden: En Utforskning av Edward Hoppers ”Drug Store” (1927) ”Drug Store,” målad 1927 av den amerikanske mästaren Edward Hopper, är en gripande skildring av…

#31

Sun on Prospect Street (Gloucester, Massachusetts)

1934

Edward Hopper's "Sun on Prospect Street" isn't merely a depiction of a Gloucester street scene; it’s a distilled essence of early 20th-century American experience. Painted in 1934, during…

#32

Woman in the Sun

1961

A Moment Frozen in Light: Edward Hopper’s “Woman in the Sun” Edward Hopper's "Woman in the Sun," painted in 1961, isn’t merely a depiction of a nude figure;…

#33

Second Story Sunlight

1960

A Moment Suspended: Unveiling Edward Hopper’s “Second Story Sunlight” Edward Hopper's 1960 oil on canvas, *Second Story Sunlight*, is a quintessential example of American Realism at its most…

#34

Night Windows

1928 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

A Window Into Solitude: Exploring Edward Hopper’s Night Windows Edward Hopper, a name synonymous with the quiet contemplation of modern existence, wasn't merely capturing landscapes; he was distilling…

#35

New York Office

1962

Edward Hopper’s “New York Office,” painted in 1962, transcends mere depiction; it embodies the very essence of modern solitude—a feeling profoundly familiar to viewers grappling with the complexities…

#36

Office in a Small City

1953

In the vast gallery of American Realism, few works possess the haunting, cinematic stillness found in Edward Hopper’s 1953 masterpiece, Office in a Small City. To gaze upon…

#37

City Roofs

1932

A Quiet Moment of Urban Existence Edward Hopper’s “City Roofs” (1932) is more than just a depiction of a cityscape; it's a poignant meditation on modern life, isolation,…

#38

Self-Portrait

1930

This oil on canvas painting depicts a man wearing a brown hat and a blue shirt. He is shown with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer.…

#39

Monhegan-hus, Maine

Introduktion till amerikansk realism Edward Hopper, en framstående amerikansk realistisk målare, är världsberömd för sina fängslande oljemålningar som skildrar både urbana och rurala miljöer. Hans unika stil har…

#40

Four Lane Road

Edward Hopper's "Four Lane Road," painted in 1956, isn’t merely a depiction of a roadside scene; it’s a distilled essence of the American experience – a poignant meditation…

#41

Woman at Cafe Table

1907 · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst

Woman at Cafe Table: A Portrait of Urban Isolation Edward Hopper’s “Woman at Cafe Table,” painted in 1906-1907, stands as a quintessential emblem of New Realism and embodies…

#42

First Row Orchestra

1951 · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

A Portrait of Quiet Observation: Exploring Edward Hopper’s “First Row Orchestra” Edward Hopper's "First Row Orchestra," painted in 1951, transcends mere depiction; it embodies the very essence of…

#43

House by the Railroad

In his 1925 masterpiece, House by the Railroad, Edward Hopper presents a scene that captures a profound sense of isolation through a meticulously controlled interplay of light and…

#44

untitled (3714)

Edward Hopper's "Untitled (3714)," painted in 1942, isn’t merely a depiction of a diner interior; it’s a distilled essence of modern American loneliness. This deceptively simple scene—an elderly…

#45

el palacio

1946

Edward Hopper’s 1946 painting, “El Palacio,” isn’t merely a depiction of a city street; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of urban solitude and the quiet anxieties of modern…

#46

the city

1927

The City, painted by Edward Hopper in 1927, is a striking black and white depiction of early 20th-century American urban life. This artwork isn't merely a representation of…

#47

rooms by the sea

Edward Hopper’s Rooms by the Sea is a painting from 1951 that depicts an interior space with a doorway opening toward the ocean. The scene features a room…

#48

A Woman in the Sun, Whitney Museum of American

1961

A Radiance in Solitude In the quiet corners of 1961, Edward Hopper captured a moment that transcends the mere passage of time. "A Woman in the Sun" is…

#49

The Camel's Hump

1931

Edward Hopper's "The Camel’s Hump," painted in 1931, isn’t merely a depiction of a mountain range; it’s a distilled essence of American loneliness and the quiet drama unfolding…

#50

the el station

In the quiet, heavy atmosphere of Edward Hopper’s “The El Station,” we are invited into a moment suspended in time, where the bustling energy of the American metropolis…

#51

Dawn in Pennsylvania

1942

A Solitary Glimpse: Dawn in Pennsylvania by Edward Hopper Edward Hopper’s *Dawn in Pennsylvania*, painted in 1942, isn't merely a depiction of a railroad station; it’s a distilled…

#52

Corn Hill

1930

Edward Hopper's "Corn Hill," painted in 1930, isn’t merely a depiction of a rural landscape; it’s a poignant meditation on isolation and the quiet dignity of human existence…

#53

tramp steamer

1908

A Storm-Tossed Soul: Edward Hopper’s “Tramp Steamer” Edward Hopper's "Tramp Steamer," painted in 1908, isn’t merely a depiction of a ship at sea; it’s a profound meditation on…

#54

Self Portrait, , Whitney Museum of American

1930

Edward Hopper's "Self Portrait," painted in 1930, isn’t merely a depiction of an artist; it’s a distilled essence of the anxieties and quietude that defined much of early…

#55

Rocks at the Fort Gloucester

1924

Edward Hopper's 1924 painting, “Rocks at the Fort Gloucester,” is more than just a landscape; it’s a quiet meditation on human presence within the vastness of nature and…

#56

Morning sun, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus,

1952

A Window into Quietude: Exploring Edward Hopper’s “Morning Sun” Edward Hopper's "Morning Sun," painted in 1952, isn’t merely a depiction of a room; it’s an encapsulation of the…

#57

Study of a Seated Woman

1899

Edward Hopper's "Study of a Seated Woman," rendered in 1899, isn’t merely a depiction of a figure; it’s a distilled essence of late 19th-century American introspection. This intimate…

#58

Portrait Of Orleans

WahooArt offers exquisite hand-painted reproductions of Edward Hopper's "Portrait of Orleans," allowing you to bring this iconic work of American art into your home or office. Each reproduction…

#59

sun empty room

Edward Hopper's "Sun in an Empty Room," painted in 1963, isn’t merely a depiction of a vacant room; it’s a distilled essence of modern American isolation and the…

#60

The Long Leg

1930

A Quiet Drama on the Waves: Edward Hopper’s *The Long Leg* (1930) Edward Hopper's *The Long Leg*, painted in 1930, is more than just a seascape; it’s a…

#61

Bridle Path

1939

Bridle Path: A Portrait of Quietude in Modern America Edward Hopper’s “Bridle Path,” painted in 1939, stands as a quintessential emblem of American Realism—a genre that sought to…

#62

night windows

In the quietude of a dimly lit room, where the boundaries between the interior soul and the external world begin to blur, lies the profound essence of Edward…

#63

Hotel by a Railroad

1952

Edward Hopper's "Hotel by a Railroad," painted in 1952, isn’t merely a depiction of an interior scene; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on loneliness, isolation, and the subtle…

#64

Queensborough-Bridge

1913

In the vast landscape of American modernism, few images capture the quiet tension of urban existence as poignantly as Edward Hopper’s Queensborough Bridge. Painted in 1913, this monumental…

#65

paris street

In the quiet corners of Edward Hopper’s “Paris Street,” we encounter more than just a cityscape; we find a profound meditation on the human condition. Painted in 1926,…

#66

cape cod morning

In the quietude of an early summer morning, Edward Hopper captures a moment that feels both profoundly intimate and hauntingly distant. Cape Cod Morning is not merely a…

#67

sunday

The Painting and Its Context Sunday, a painting by Edward Hopper, is a quintessential representation of modern American life in the early 20th century. Created in 1926, this…

#68

Evening Wind

Edward Hopper’s “Evening Wind,” executed in 1930, stands as a quintessential emblem of American Modernism—a deceptively simple image brimming with psychological depth and masterful artistic execution. More than…

#69

otitlad (7523)

”otitlad (7523)” är mer än bara en skildring av en fest; det är en gripande kommentar om det mänskliga tillståndet. Dess blandning av stilistiska influenser, i kombination med…

#70

People in the Sun

1960

Edward Hopper's People in the Sun, completed in 1960, serves as a profound meditation on the human experience, capturing a sense of quietude and the pervasive feeling of…

#71

The lee shore, private

1941

Edward Hopper's "The Lee Shore," painted in 1941, isn’t merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s a distilled essence of American loneliness and the subtle anxieties simmering…

#72

Rocks and Sea

1919 · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst

A Moment Frozen in Azure The sea air feels heavy and salt-laden as the eye meets the deep, blue expanse of this landscape. In this 1919 scene, the…

#73

Porträtt av konstnären

Edward Hopper's "Self Portrait," painted between 1925 and 1930, isn’t merely a depiction of an artist; it’s a profound meditation on isolation, introspection, and the quiet dignity of…

#74

Sheridan Theatre

Edward Hopper’s Sheridan Theatre, painted in 1937, isn't merely a depiction of an interior scene; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of loneliness and unspoken narratives. The painting immediately…

#75

Freight Car at Truro

In the vast, sweeping landscape of American art, few images capture the heavy, cinematic silence of a moment quite like Edward Hopper’s Freight Car at Trurol. Painted in…

#76

Lighthouse at Two Lights

1929

Edward Hopper’s Lighthouse at Two Lights, completed in 1929, presents a striking visual meditation on the interplay between light and shadow. The composition features a tall lighthouse situated…

#77

summer interior

1909

Edward Hopper’s Summer Interior, painted in 1909, presents a scene of profound stillness within a domestic setting. The composition centers on a young woman positioned on the floor…

#78

cape cod evening

In the quiet corners of American Modernism, few images resonate with as much profound, whispered intensity as Edward Hopper’s Cape Cod Evening. At first glance, the painting presents…

#79

Pennsylvania Coal Town

#80

rooms for tourists

A Quiet American Narrative: Exploring Edward Hopper’s “Rooms for Tourists” Rooms for Tourists, painted in 1945 by the master of American Realism, Edward Hopper, is a captivating study…

#81

Södermans morgon

Edward Hoppers “South Carolina Morning”, målad 1955, är en gripande representation av den afrikanska amerikanska kvinnan Dinah som står framför sitt hem i Charleston, South Carolina. Detta oljemaleri,…

#82

Intermission (small)

Edward Hopper’s Solitary Stage: Unpacking “Intermission” Edward Hopper's "Intermission" (1963) isn’t merely a painting; it’s a distilled moment of American solitude, a poignant tableau captured with the artist’s…

#83

untitled (7096)

Edward Hopper’s “Untitled (7096),” a painting rendered in the twilight hours, isn’t merely a depiction of a pharmacy storefront; it’s a distilled essence of 20th-century American loneliness. Completed…

#84

Eleven AM

Edward Hopper, a master of American realism, possessed an uncanny ability to distill the essence of modern life – its quiet desperation, its pervasive loneliness, and its fleeting…

#85

New York Pavements,

1924

Edward Hopper's "New York Pavements," painted in 1924, stands as a quintessential emblem of American Modernism—a deceptively simple depiction that speaks volumes about the anxieties and quiet contemplations…

#86

Lighthouse and Building, Portland

Edward Hopper’s Luminous Solitude: Exploring “Lighthouse and Building” Edward Hopper's "Lighthouse and Building," painted in 1927, isn’t merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s a masterful distillation…

#87

Circle Theatre

In the quiet, heavy atmosphere of Edward Hopper’s "Circle Theatre," we are invited to witness more than just a street corner in a bustling metropolis; we are invited…

#88

Room in Brooklyn

1932 · Museum of Fine Arts

Edward Hopper's "Room in Brooklyn," painted in 1932, isn’t merely a depiction of an interior space; it’s a distilled essence of American loneliness and the quiet contemplation that…

#89

Interior (Model Reading)

1925 · Art Institute of Chicago

#90

Seven A.M.

1948

In the quiet, early hours of a mid-century morning, Edward Hopper’s "Seven A.M." invites us into a space where time seems to hold its breath. Painted in 1948,…

#91

The City

1927

A Quiet Vision of Urban Life: Edward Hopper’s “The City” (1927) Subject and Composition: “The City” presents a strikingly composed street corner scene, a quintessential example of Edward…

#92

First Row Orchestra

1951

A Moment Frozen in Time: Edward Hopper’s “First Row Orchestra” Edward Hopper's "First Row Orchestra," painted in 1951, isn’t merely a depiction of an evening at the theater;…

#93

House with big pine

The painting depicts a white house featuring a black roof and a large chimney positioned on its side. Two windows are visible within the structure. The setting includes…

#94

Valley Of The Seine

1908

Edward Hopper's "Valley Of The Seine," painted in 1908, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a distilled essence of early 20th-century America – a poignant tableau of solitude and…

#95

Ryder's House

1933

Edward Hopper’s “Ryder’s House,” completed in 1933, stands as a quintessential emblem of American Realism during the Depression era. More than just a depiction of a simple farmhouse…

#96

Intermission

Edward Hopper’s Intermission, painted in 1963, isn't merely a depiction of a theater lobby; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau of human isolation and the poignant beauty of unspoken…

#97

Gas, Moma, NY

1940

Edward Hopper’s “Gas,” painted in 1940 and currently residing at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), isn't merely a depiction of a roadside gas station; it’s a masterful distillation…

#98

Cape Cod Morning

1950

In the vast landscape of American modernism, few images resonate with as much profound stillness as Edward Hopper’s 1950 masterpiece, Cape Cod Morning. This striking canvas serves as…

#99

Room for tourists, Yale University Art Gallery,

1945

A Quiet American Night: Exploring Edward Hopper’s “Room for Tourists” “Room for Tourists,” painted in 1945 by master realist Edward Hopper, is more than just a depiction of…

#100

Eleven A.M.

1926

Edward Hopper’s “Eleven A.M.” (1926) is more than just a depiction of a woman in a room; it’s a meticulously crafted meditation on the quiet loneliness inherent within…

Edward Hopper's canvases, period by period

Early Period

1907 – 1934 · 3 verk i denna lista

Sun on Prospect Street (Gloucester, Massachusetts) (1934), Edward Hopper

#31 Sun on Prospect Street (Gloucester, Massachusetts) 1934

Woman at Cafe Table (1907), Edward Hopper

#41 Woman at Cafe Table 1907 · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst

#53 tramp steamer 1908

Mature Period

1899 – 1962 · 77 verk i denna lista

Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica (1942), Edward Hopper

#1 Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica 1942 · Art Institute of Chicago

#2 Automat (small) Des Moines Art Center

#5 untitled (5560) MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

Early sunday morning Whitney Museum of American (1930), Edward Hopper

#6 Early sunday morning Whitney Museum of American 1930 · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst

#7 Automat 1927

Mogen period

1925 – 1939 · 7 verk i denna lista

Huset vid järnvägen (1925), Edward Hopper

#3 Huset vid järnvägen 1925 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

#4 New York Film 1939 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

#18 Kupé C

New York Movie, Moma, NY (1939), Edward Hopper

#21 New York Movie, Moma, NY 1939

#30 Apotek 1927 · Museum of Fine Arts

Late Period

3 verk i denna lista

#59 sun empty room

#82 Intermission (small)

#96 Intermission

What Edward Hopper painted most

The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

Where Edward Hopper's canvases hang

De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.

Museum	Stad	Verk av Edward Hopper	Målningar från denna lista
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art	New York	4	Huset vid järnvägen, New York Film, untitled (5560)
Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst	New York	10	Early sunday morning Whitney Museum of American, Woman at Cafe Table, Rocks and Sea
Art Institute of Chicago	Chicago	3	Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica, nighthawks, Interior (Model Reading)
Yale University Art Gallery	Hartford	3	Solsken i en kafé, Rum för Turister
Museum of Fine Arts	Boston	3	Apotek, Room in Brooklyn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden	Washington, D.C.	3	First Row Orchestra
Smithsonian American Art Museum	Washington, D.C.	2	The Cat Boat
Des Moines Art Center	Des Moines	1	Automat (small)

Edward Hopper's best-loved canvas of each decade

1890s

Ranked 57 of 100
Study of a Seated Woman
Ålder 8 – 17
Edward Hopper's "Study of a Seated Woman," rendered in 1899, isn’t merely a depiction of a figure; it’s a distilled essence of late 19th-century American introspection. This intimate…
1900s

41 of 100
Woman at Cafe Table
Ålder 18 – 27 · Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst
Woman at Cafe Table: A Portrait of Urban Isolation Edward Hopper’s “Woman at Cafe Table,” painted in 1906-1907, stands as a quintessential emblem of New Realism and embodies…
1910s

Ranked 64 of 100
Queensborough-Bridge
Ålder 28 – 37
In the vast landscape of American modernism, few images capture the quiet tension of urban existence as poignantly as Edward Hopper’s Queensborough Bridge. Painted in 1913, this monumental…
1920s

3 of 100
Huset vid järnvägen
Ålder 38 – 47 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art
Introduction to Edward Hopper and His Work Edward Hopper, a renowned American artist, is celebrated for his captivating oil paintings that often depicted modern life in the early…
1930s

4 of 100
New York Film
Ålder 48 – 57 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art
MålningenEdward Hoppers "CITE>New York Movie" är en gripande oljemålning på duk skapad 1939. Den huseras för närvarande vid det prestigefyllda Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) i New York…
1940s

Canvas 1 of 100
Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica
Ålder 58 – 67 · Art Institute of Chicago
Skapad år 1942 fångar detta ikoniska måleri en sen nattscen inuti ett café som aldrig stänger, och har blivit en av de mest igenkännliga bilderna inom amerikansk konst.…
1950s

13 of 100
Solsken i en kafé
Ålder 68 – 77 · Yale University Art Gallery
Edward Hoppers Sunlight in a Cafeteria (1958) är en mästerlig skildring av urban ensamhet, utförd med den precision och emotionella tyngd som definierar hans ikoniska stil. Denna olja…
1960s

Ranked 14 of 100
Människor i solen
Ålder 78 – 85
Edward Hoppers verk är ofta associerade med en melankolisk stillhet, en subtil reflektion över det amerikanska livet under 1900-talets första halva. Men bakom den lugna ytan finns en…

About Edward Hopper's canvases: your questions answered

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Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica (1942), Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Automat (small) and Huset vid järnvägen (1925) follow.

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Edward Hopper, born in 1882, was 60 years old: Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica dates from 1942.

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Nattugglor, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chica, Automat (small), Huset vid järnvägen, New York Film, untitled (5560), Early sunday morning Whitney Museum of American, Automat, Söndag, Gas och Chop Suey. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

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366 works by Edward Hopper are in our catalogue, dated 1899 to 1965.

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Mostly in MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (New York), Whitney Museet för amerikansk konst (New York) och Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

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In 1920s, which gave 15 of the 100 works on this page, Huset vid järnvägen among them.

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The earliest canvas here is Study of a Seated Woman (1899); the latest is Två Komiker (1965).

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Solitude (46), Isolation (41) och Urban landscape (24), across the 100 works on this page.

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Oil On Canvas, used in 34 of the 100 works on this page.

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Samtida realism och American realism, as the canvases on this page show.

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The MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York holds 4 of the works on this page, among them Huset vid järnvägen, New York Film och untitled (5560).

Edward Hopper: a life in paint

Den amerikanska scenens stillhet

Edward Hopper föddes i Upper Nyack, USA. Hans tidiga år präglades av ett stadigt betraktande av världen, en vana som tog sin början i barndomens skisser, noggrant daterade och signerade. Trots att hans föräldrar föreslog en mer praktisk bana inom kommersiell illustration, förblev hans fokus fäst vid den fria konsten. Han studerade vid New York School of Art under William Merritt Chase och Robert Henri. Dessa år gav honom den tekniska skicklighet som krävdes för att skildra världen osminkad och ärlig. Han sökte inte de flyktiga penseldragen hos impressionisterna som han mötte i Paris; istället utvecklade han ett sätt att se som prioriterade ett ögonblicks stillhet framför en folkmängds rörelse.

Hans verk kretsar ofta kring det vardagliga. Han betraktade hus, diners, kontor och hotellrum. Han skalade bort onödiga detaljer för att blottlägga en scenes underliggande emotionella sanning. I House by the Railroad (1925) avslöjar en enkel komposition en känsla av mysterium och isolering. Han använde ljus och skugga inte bara för att beskriva ett rum, utan för att sätta en stämning. Den exakta återgivningen av en skugga på en vägg eller hur ljuset faller genom ett fönster blev hans sätt att kommunicera sina motivs psykologiska tillstånd.

Ljuset och det urbana interiören

Sättet som ljuset tränger in i ett rum på är en central karaktär i hans målningar. I Nighthawks (1942) skär det skarpa lysrörsljuset från en nattöppen diner genom mörkret på en övergiven stadsgata. Figurerna där inne är fysiskt nära varandra men verkar förlorade i sina egna tankar, bortkopplade från varandra. Denna känsla av anonymitet i en trång stad blev ett återkommande tema. Han fångade spänningen i att vara ensam på en offentlig plats, en känsla som ekar i verk som Automat och Office in a Small City. Han var fascinerad av hur det artificiella ljuset interagerar med nattens naturliga mörker.

Hans hustru, Josephine Nivison Hopper, var en ständig närvaro. Som medkonstnär fungerade hon ofta som hans modell, och hennes närvaro kan förnimmas i karaktäriseringen av många av hans kvinnogestalter. Tillsammans levde de ett anspråkslöst liv och tillbringade ofta somrar i New England, vilket i sin tur påverkade de landskap han målade. Hans skildringar av det amerikanska landskapet, såväl det rurala som det urbana, betonar ofta en viss karghet eller tomhet. Oavsett om det rör sig om en bensinstation vid vägkanten i Gas (1940) eller ett tyst rum på ett hotell, är motivet alltid skärningspunkten mellan en fysisk plats och en privat, inre upplevelse.

Ett arv av observation

Hoppers inflytande sträcker sig in i filmens och litteraturens visuella språk. Hans förmåga att skapa en känsla av psykologisk spänning genom komposition har noterats av många som studerar hur berättelser förmedlas genom bilder. Hans målningar finns bevarade på stora museer världen över, i samlingar som Whitney Museum of American Art och Museum of Fine Arts i Boston. Han strävade inte efter storslagna historiska narrativ. Istället fann han sitt motiv i vardagslivets tysta hörn, där han förvandlade ett enkelt fönster eller en förbipasserande främling till en studie i det mänskliga tillståndet. Hans arbete förblir en studie i den tystnad som existerar mellan människor.

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Urban landscape 24 verk

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