Evening Wind
1921
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1921
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white etching shows a woman bending over by a window. She’s half-turned away, her hair loose, and her hands resting on the windowsill. Outside, a sailboat glides on dark water, and the wind blows her hair back sharply. The artist used fine lines and shading to show light hitting her back and the sailboat. The scene feels quiet but full of motion, like a moment frozen in time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Hopper create these detailed prints.
