Edward Hopper

(Rocky Shore and Sea)
1916–1919

Oil painting depicting a rugged coastal landscape with steep cliffs overlooking a vibrant blue sea. The brushwork is expressive, capturing the dynamic textures of the rocks and the lush greenery on the cliff sides. The sky is a clear, deep blue, suggesting a bright, sunny day. The signature "E. Hopper" is visible in the lower left corner, indicating the artist Edward Hopper.

Oil painting depicting a rugged coastal landscape with steep cliffs overlooking a vibrant blue sea. The brushwork is expressive, capturing the dynamic textures of the rocks and the lush greenery on the cliff sides. The sky is a clear, deep blue, suggesting a bright, sunny day. The signature "E. Hopper" is visible in the lower left corner, indicating the artist Edward Hopper.

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Date
1916–1919

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on wood

Dimensions
Overall: 11 15/16 × 16 3/16in. (30.3 × 41.1 cm) Image: 11 13/16 × 16 1/16in. (30 × 40.8 cm)

Accession number
70.1267

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/6097

Exhibitions

Highlights from the Permanent Collection: From Hopper to Mid-Century

Feb 25, 2000–May 20, 2006

Edward Hopper
3,151 works in the collection

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