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Birth
Edward Hopper was born in Nyack, New York. -
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Art Studies
Edward Hopper studied in the New York School of Art. He went from creating illustrations to doing oil paintings. He was mainly inspired by classic painters such as Vermeer, Caravaggio, Velasquez and Rembrandt. -
Hopper as an illustrator
Hopper worked as an illustrator for a short span of time. -
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Discovering impressionism in Paris
During this period of time, Hopper made three trips to Paris, which was at the time the center of the western world concerning art. He discovered impressionism which greatly influenced his work from this moment on. He was inspired by Monet, Cezanne and Van Gogh. -
Return to the USA
Edward Hopper comes back to the United States never to leave again. -
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Seeking recognition
He struggled to gain recognition, participated to collective exhibitions and illustrated posters to advertise movies from the Eclair company but wasn't noticed for his oil paintings, though he made profit with his etchings and his murals. -
Living in Greenwich Village
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Exhibit at the Whitney Club
Edward Hopper was invited to a one person exhibit for the first time at the Whitney Club. That helped him gain recognition for his oil paintings. A few years later, he participated to a similar exhibit at the Frank KM Rehn Gallery in New York City, which drew more attention to him. -
Wedding
Edward Hopper married Josephine Nivision who studied at the same school as him. She posed for his works and pushed him to try new mediums such as water colors. -
House by the railroad
This piece tackles the issue of technological progress and the way it affects our lives. It inspired many film makers to create important buildings. -
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Cape Cod
Edward Hopper and his wife often traveled to Cape Cod. He also made a few trips farther, in Vermont and Charleston. He included the new locations he discovered in his paintings. -
Recognition
Edward Hopper had gained his recognition and received a lot of praises for his work. He had managed to create a unique and easily identifiable art style for which he was well known. -
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Success
This time was when Edward Hopper's most important success took place. -
Nighthawks
His most well-known painting was created during the war and reflected the feeling Americans had during this period. It was exhibited at the Art institute of Chicago. -
Abstract Expressionism
The emergence and success of abstract expressionism caused Edward Hopper to lose critical favours. -
Death
Edward Hopper died in New York City
