Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Edward Hopper But Were Afraid to Ask

Edward Hopper’s paintings—distinctly American, according to many; deeply intriguing, to many more—are full of mysteries. But the questions surrounding Hopper need not be limited to his art alone. How did he get to be famous? What spurred on his most iconic tableaux? A guide that answers these questions—and more—follows below.
He was interested in states of “moving on.”Hopper’s paintings typically feature people who appear to be standing or sitting