Edward Hopper

1882–1967 (age 85)

Painter

Biography

Edward Hopper captured the quiet, contemplative moments of American life, translating solitude and light into deeply felt scenes of diners, storefronts, and city streets. His work continues to invite viewers to linger over the spaces between action and stillness.

Hopper’s calm, observant spirit now rests at Oak Hill Cemetery, where admirers pause to honor the painter whose canvases preserved the moods of his century.

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