Edward Hopper

(Rocky Shore and Sea)
1916–1919

An impressionistic painting depicting a rugged coastline with steep cliffs overlooking a vibrant blue ocean. The cliffs are cast in shadow and sunlight, creating a contrast of warm and cool tones, while the foreground features patches of greenery.

An impressionistic painting depicting a rugged coastline with steep cliffs overlooking a vibrant blue ocean. The cliffs are cast in shadow and sunlight, creating a contrast of warm and cool tones, while the foreground features patches of greenery.

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Date
1916–1919

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on wood

Dimensions
Overall: 11 13/16 × 15 13/16in. (30 × 40.2 cm) Image: 11 13/16 × 15 13/16in. (30 × 40.2 cm)

Accession number
70.1290

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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Edward Hopper
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