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Edward Hopper Painter

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 22, 1882
  • Died: May 15, 1967

Edward Hopper was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker. While he was most popularly known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. Both in his urban and rural scenes, his spare and finely calculated renderings reflected his personal vision of modern American life.

I trust Winsor and Newton and I paint directly upon it. trust

The question of the value of nationality in art is perhaps unsolvable. art

In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. art

Painting will have to deal more fully and less obliquely with life and nature's phenomena before it can again become great. nature

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world. art

My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. nature

No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination. imagination

In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itself only with the technical innovations of the period. art

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other views from John Millington Synge

3 other views from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 more wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 more wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other quotes from Dave Barry

27 other quotes from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill

74 more quotes from Winston Churchill