The idea (for the painting 'Room in New York', 1932, ed.) had been in my mind a long time before I painted it. It was suggested by glimpses of lighted interiors seen as I walked along city streets at night, probably near the district where I live (Washington Square, New York, fh) although it's no particular street or house, but is really a synthesis of many impressions.
More of me comes out when I improvise. - Edward Hopper
More of me comes out when I improvise.
- Edward Hopper
My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. - Edward Hopper
My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature.
In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. - Edward Hopper
In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.
Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world. - Edward Hopper
Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.
The only quality that endures in art is a personal vision of the world. Methods are transient: personality is enduring. - Edward Hopper
The only quality that endures in art is a personal vision of the world. Methods are transient: personality is enduring.
I guess I'm not very human. All I really want to do is paint light on the side of a house. - Edward Hopper
I guess I'm not very human. All I really want to do is paint light on the side of a house.
No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination. - Edward Hopper
No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination.
To me the most important thing is the sense of going on. You know how beautiful things are when you're traveling. - Edward Hopper
To me the most important thing is the sense of going on. You know how beautiful things are when you're traveling.
The only real influence I've ever had was myself. - Edward Hopper
The only real influence I've ever had was myself.
Login to join the discussion
Login to join the discussion