Edward Hopper

(Group of Musicians in an Orchestra Pit)
c. 1904–1906

A dark, impressionistic painting depicting a group of people, possibly in a theater or public gathering. The focus is on a man in the foreground with a contemplative expression, resting his chin on his hand. The background features dimly lit figures, with a warm glow suggesting a distant light source. The brushwork is loose and expressive, conveying a moody atmosphere.

A dark, impressionistic painting depicting a group of people, possibly in a theater or public gathering. The focus is on a man in the foreground with a contemplative expression, resting his chin on his hand. The background features dimly lit figures, with a warm glow suggesting a distant light source. The brushwork is loose and expressive, conveying a moody atmosphere.

Not on view

Date
c. 1904–1906

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 15 1/8 × 12 1/16in. (38.4 × 30.6 cm) Frame: 18 7/8 × 15 13/16 × 2 1/16in. (47.9 × 40.2 × 5.2 cm)

Accession number
70.1243

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

API
artworks/6026

Exhibitions

Edward Hopper’s New York

Oct 19, 2022–Mar 5, 2023

Edward Hopper
3,151 works in the collection

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