1882-1967

In his ledger books, Edward Hopper recorded paintings made and sold, accountings made and payments received, materials used and subjects considered. Juxtaposing selected ledger pages with reproductions of the respective paintings, this original Schirmer/Mosel publication documents the making of and fate of Hopper's most revered works.

Color portfolio of the paintings of Edward Hopper, with commentary on the artist's life and work which features the recurring theme of the isolation of individuals in American society.

"Describes the life and work of artist Edward Hopper"--Provided by publisher.

Considered by most to be one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, Edward Hopper?s work can be found in almost every major museum, and his familiar urban images permeate pop culture in advertisements and on film. Best known for his oil paintings, the New York artist incorporated elements of both the Ashcan and the Impressionist schools of art to create his own, unique style. His favorite theme?the isolation of the individual within America?s rapidly progressing society?appears throughout his work, made all the more poignant by his original, realistic technique.

Showcases masterworks by three painters of the American scene, including Benton, Hopper, and Wood, providing details about their individual styles, techniques, and subjects and challenging viewers to identify the artist of featured paintings.

"... a newly commissioned anthology of seventeen ... stories inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper"--Dust jacket.

A biography of artist Edward Hopper, drawn from diaries his wife, Jo, kept about every aspect of their life together.