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Untitled, by Edward Hopper, watercolor, 1928

Untitled

Edward Hopper

1928

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1928 watercolor by Edward Hopper, held at Museum of Modern Art.

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

About this work

This painting depicts a quiet street scene with a red building at its center. The building has two windows on its side and a flat roof, and it appears to be some kind of warehouse or factory. In front of the building, there is a car parked on the street, and a small shed or garage to the left. The scene is set in a residential area, with houses visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, with the warm colors of the buildings and the gentle lighting creating a sense of peace. The painting's use of watercolor and pencil on paper adds a sense of delicacy and subtlety to the scene, and the artist's attention to detail is evident in the careful rendering of the buildings and the car. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the topic of glazing.

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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