Who painted Evening Wind?

Evening Wind was painted by Edward Hopper in 1921.

Where can I see Evening Wind?

Evening Wind is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Evening Wind

Edward Hopper , 1921

Evening Wind is an ink print by Edward Hopper. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1921, *Evening Wind* is a black-and-white etching by American artist Edward Hopper. The work belongs to Hopper’s printmaking output, which runs alongside his paintings and watercolors, and exemplifies his interest in quiet, everyday scenes of contemporary life.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a woman leaning at a window, her hair loosened by a gust that also animates a distant sailboat on dark water. Her half‑turned posture and the subtle play of light suggest a moment of introspection, while the wind introduces a sense of fleeting movement within an otherwise still interior.

Technique & Style

Hopper employed fine, controlled lines and delicate shading to render the contrast between interior illumination and the dim exterior. The etching’s tonal range is achieved through varied burr and cross‑hatching, allowing the artist to model the woman's back and the sailboat’s silhouette with a restrained yet expressive realism characteristic of his print work.

History & Provenance

The piece was produced during a prolific period for Hopper’s printmaking, following his studies at the New York School of Art under William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri. While specific ownership details are limited, *Evening Wind* has been exhibited as part of collections that trace Hopper’s development as a realist who documented modern American landscapes and domestic scenes.