Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Edward Hopper. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1928 watercolor and pencil drawing on paper, titled *Untitled*, is a characteristic work by Edward Hopper, capturing a serene American street scene with a prominent red building, a parked car, and adjacent structures, set against a backdrop of residential houses.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a quiet, possibly industrial or commercial building in a residential context, emphasizing solitude and the interplay of light and shadow, typical of Hopper's exploration of modern American life's quieter moments.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor and pencil, the piece showcases Hopper's use of sharp contrasts and attention to detail, with the medium's delicacy enhancing the scene's calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928 by Edward Hopper, the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting the artist's established style developed under influences from the New York School of Art.
Context
Painted during a period of urban growth, the work contrasts the solitude of modern life amidst developing cityscapes, echoing Hopper's themes of isolation within everyday settings.
Legacy
As part of Hopper's oeuvre, *Untitled* contributes to the artist's legacy of capturing the essence of American modernity through understated, light-infused scenes of daily life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker.
