Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

1942

From New England Greenwich Village

Oil on canvas

First impressions:

When i first look at the painting i notice all the shadows and the lonely people sitting in the bar. I also notice how the bar is called Phillies. I noticed how it appears to be night time. Also the bar does not look to popular it only had 3 customers.

Interesting facts and history:

This painting was Edward's most famous painting. Hopper painted from the outside looking in. he cast about for a new focus. Something about that restaurant, and those figures inside, attracted his attention. Edward Hopper spent five years studying painting under Robert Henri The diner has since been destroyed

How relates to Art Principles:

In my opinion the painting is unblalanced because there is alot going on in the right side. I think that there is some Grouping with the windows in the painting. I think that a Leading Line was left out of this painting. I think that there is not one place where your eyes go straight to.