Edward Hopper

(Study of a Blimp)
1892–1895

A detailed pencil sketch of an airship on aged paper, featuring a large balloon-like structure with a grid pattern, attached to a gondola with ropes. The gondola has a sail, windows, and is equipped with various details like hanging ropes or anchors, suggesting a nautical theme. Below the gondola, there are two large, circular shapes that resemble pontoons for water landings. The drawing exhibits a blend of maritime and aeronautical design elements.

A detailed pencil sketch of an airship on aged paper, featuring a large balloon-like structure with a grid pattern, attached to a gondola with ropes. The gondola has a sail, windows, and is equipped with various details like hanging ropes or anchors, suggesting a nautical theme. Below the gondola, there are two large, circular shapes that resemble pontoons for water landings. The drawing exhibits a blend of maritime and aeronautical design elements.

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Date
1892–1895

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 9 13/16 × 7 13/16in. (24.9 × 19.8 cm)

Accession number
70.1562.61

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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artworks/22101

Edward Hopper
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