Night Shadows
1921
Edward Hopper captures the ultimate feeling of urban loneliness in this high-angle view of a solitary figure crossing a street at night. The heavy, dark shadows of the building loom over the tiny walker, making the city feel both massive and empty. Created in 1921, this print shows Hopper's mastery of light and mood long before he became famous for his paintings of diners and gas stations. It’s a perfect snapshot of that eerie, quiet feeling you get walking alone late at night.
- Technique
- Etching and drypoint
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