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Blackwell's Island, by Edward Hopper, oil, 1928

Blackwell's Island

Edward Hopper

1928

oil

canvas

From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Blackwell's Island is a 1928 oil by Edward Hopper, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Who painted this?
Edward Hopper
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

About this work

This painting shows a small, dark building on a green lawn. It's on an island in the middle of a river. The water is blue and choppy. There's a small boat in the water with a person in it. The sky is light blue with a few white clouds. The painting is done in dark colors, which makes the building and the water look serious. The green lawn is the brightest part of the painting. It makes the building look even darker. The painting is by Edward Hopper.

About the artist

Portrait of Edward Hopper
Artist

Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker.

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