Self-PortraitEdward Hopper · 1930
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- New Realism
1930- Modern
Edward Hopper (1882 – 1967)
American realist of urban isolation and evocative light, capturing the quietude of a late-night diner or a solitary roadside gas station.
The Visual Composition
This oil on canvas painting depicts a man wearing a brown hat and a blue shirt. He is shown with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. The subject's attire includes a tie visible in the lower portion of the work.
The background features a window, which provides depth to the scene. The painting is rendered with muted tones, including browns and blues.
Technical Details
The artwork is an oil on canvas attributed to Edward Hopper. It was created between 1925 and 1930.
About this artwork
- Title: Self-Portrait
- Artist: Edward Hopper
- Year: 1930
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: New Realism
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Keywords: 1930s art, modern art, urban solitude
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Window illumination
- Movement: New Realism
- Influences:
- Chase
- Henri
- Subject or theme: Portraiture
- Artistic style: Solitude
Questions & Answers
Do the colors of "Self-Portrait" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "Self-Portrait" is balanced. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
What does "Self-Portrait" by Edward Hopper depict?
The themes present in "Self-Portrait" by Edward Hopper include portraiture, isolation, urban landscape, light & shadow, american art, solitude, domestic scene. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
What mood does "Self-Portrait" by Edward Hopper express within New Realism?
The melancholic emotion of "Self-Portrait" accompanies its New Realism style.