Early Sunday Morning Print Edward Hopper
$23.00 – $209.00
Description
Edward Hopper’s “Early Sunday Morning”, completed in 1930, is considered one of the most powerful works of modern American art. This painting reflects the mood of Depression-era America by depicting the lined-up shops in a New York neighborhood and the silence of the early morning. The themes of loneliness and isolation, common in Hopper’s works, are also prominent in this painting. At the same time, it reveals an ordinary but touching moment of modern city life.
The painting depicts a scene on a Sunday morning when the city has not yet woken up. The shops are closed and the street is completely empty. While this emptiness reinforces the feeling of loneliness, the morning sun illuminates the facades of the buildings, casting long shadows. There is a flagpole on the left side; this small detail adds a slight movement against the stillness of the scene. Hopper reveals the simplicity and melancholy of everyday life without adding any dramatic elements to the scene.
The color palette used in the work usually consists of natural tones. Red, green and pastel tones make the scene more impressive in harmony with the morning light. The composition is characterized by horizontal lines and repetitive forms, which give the painting a calm order.
The main themes of Hopper’s work are loneliness, isolation and the paradoxes of modern life. The absence of human figures draws the viewer into the scene and makes them feel the emotional burden of emptiness. Despite the intensity of city life, the inner loneliness of individuals is strongly emphasized. At the same time, the serenity of Sunday morning and an atmosphere completely different from the chaotic pace of other days of the week form the basic texture of the work.
“Early Sunday Morning” not only depicts the ordinary beauties of American life, but also indirectly conveys the social effects of the Great Depression. In this respect, it is not only a work of art, but also a social and cultural document of an era.
The work is on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
Edward Hopper Early Sunday Morning Print Poster and Canvas Art Product Description
Our Early Sunday Morning Print Edward Hopper prints are produced with high quality printing techniques. Artworks, original paintings or all the fine details of a picture are reflected in our museum quality posters or canvas art prints. You can buy our wall art prints framed or unframed. Our framed prints come ready to hang so you can easily hang them on your walls. We make simple changes for all your orders free of charge. You can specify your wishes in the order details at checkout, such as a name to be written on the product or the printing area of the photo etc.
Additional information
Print Type | Framed Canvas, Framed Poster, Stretched Canvas, Unframed Poster |
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Size | 8×12″ (20x30cm), 12×18″ (30x45cm), 16×20″ (40x50cm), 18×24″ (45x60cm), 24×36″ (60x90cm) |