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City Roofs,
2022
Edward Hopper
Design : wood, digital print, skateboard
80 x 60 x 1 cm 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
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About the artwork
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Open edition
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80 x 60 x 1 cm 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
Framing
Not framed
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Spain
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood
Edition: Open
Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate)
Condition: In mint conditions and never displayed
This triptych is formed by three skate decks made of 7 ply grade A Canadian maple wood.
Edward Hopper is renowned for capturing urban solitude and the light of New York, and his painting City Roofs (1932) is a prime example. This oil on canvas offers a unique view of the city from a rooftop, depicting buildings, chimneys, and antennas in a composition that balances geometry and reality.
In "City Roofs" , Hopper demonstrates his ability to convey quietness and isolation even amidst urban density. The work includes no human figures; instead, the city itself takes center stage, illuminated with Hopper's characteristic dramatic light. The contrast between bright surfaces and deep shadows creates depth and volume, while the interplay of warm and cool tones generates a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
The elevated perspective allows the viewer to observe the city from a point between intimacy and introspection, highlighting urban solitude and the beauty of the everyday. Hopper also plays with the abstraction of rooftops and structures, turning common elements into almost geometric forms—a feature that links his work to modern painting without losing connection to reality.
In short, Edward Hopper's City Roofs is a visual study of light, form, and silence, showing how the city can feel both familiar and alienating. This work captures the essence of modern solitude, offering a space for contemplation amid the urban bustle and cementing Hopper's reputation as one of the great chroniclers of city life.
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Edward Hopper emerged as a defining figure in 20th-century realism, capturing the essence of modern life through his stark and unsettling scenes. His paintings, characterized by spare architecture, desolate interiors, coastal vistas, and cityscapes, skillfully play with light and shadow, evoking a profound sense of isolation. Notably, Nighthawks (1942), perhaps his most famous work, portrays three patrons seated in a brightly lit diner against a backdrop of dark and empty streets, encapsulating the theme of urban alienation.
Hopper's artistic journey gained momentum after his inaugural solo exhibition in 1920 at the Whitney Studio Club, a precursor to the renowned Whitney Museum of American Art. This marked the beginning of his commercial and curatorial recognition. In 1952, Hopper represented the United States at the prestigious Venice Biennale, further solidifying his status on the international stage.
His impactful legacy is evident in the acquisition of his works by esteemed institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, on the secondary market, Hopper's paintings have commanded prices reaching into the multimillion-dollar range, underscoring the enduring appeal and value of his contribution to the art world.
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