Edward Hopper

New York: H.N. Abrams, 1978. Hardcover. VG+/VG (light smudges, scuffs to cloth boards. speckled foxing to upper textblock, may have instances of faint remnants to pg edges. dustjacket has scuffs, scratches & edge-wear). green cloth boards with gilt artwork on cover, lettering on spine. 306 pages; 246 illustrations w/ 88 color plates; many tipped-in. white, illustrated dustjacket w/ black printing. oversize format: 34 x 41 cm. We currently have three copies of this impressive monograph in our collection, with this being the finest. This remains a sharp, bright copy. Pages inspected and appear free of foxing, but, there may be some errant instances. This jumbo-format volume presents reproductions of the works of prominent American realist painter and printmaker, Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Both in urban and rural scenes, Hopper's spare and finely calculated renderings reflected his personal vision of modern American life. A total 246 works are reproduced, including a number of etchings from Hopper's earlier career, as well. The supplemental text reveals Hopper's development and evolution as an artist. From silent urban scenes to countryside vistas, particular attention is paid to the introduction of the automobile into American life, as well as such modern surroundings as fluorescent lighting, diners, and rail travel, all of which lent unique subject matter to Hopper's paintings. The text provides a comprehensive look at artist's life and includes a bibliography and chronology.