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Edward Hopper is best known for his scenes depicting isolation and banal situations. His work highlights the individualistic side of American society, addressing isolation, solitude, and American alienation.

Read more for a look at Edward Hopper’s paintings and facts about his life.

Edward Hopper’s Biography

Edward Hopper was an American artist born in 1882 in the small town of Nyack, roughly forty minutes north of New York City.

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He had a comfortable life growing up and received encouragement from his parents to pursue the creative field as a career. He attended the New York School of Art and Design where he studied for six years. He was frequently inspired by his professor Robert Henri.

He initially struggled with making well-received work, having to take up other occupations to get by. His work began to gain traction when he married his wife, Josephine. Hopper died on May 15, 1967, in his studio in