Early Sunday Morning, by Edward Hopper (1930)

Early Sunday Morning - Edward Hopper - 1930

Artwork Information

TitleEarly Sunday Morning
ArtistEdward Hopper
Date1930
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions35 x 60 in.
Art MovementNew Realism
Current LocationWhitney Museum of American Art, New York
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About Early Sunday Morning

Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning is an iconic painting that shows a typical Sunday morning in New York City. This painting takes on a gloomier feel than some of his other work – with shadows from the surrounding buildings creating a contrast against the empty street. By showing few people or signs of life, Hopper was able to express loneliness and emptiness. Early Sunday Morning captures the starkness of urban life and has since become an inspiration for many artists, especially those influenced by the American Scene Painting movement.

The painting is currently owned by the Whitney Museum of American Art, where it’s often featured as a central piece of their exhibits. It has been widely discussed amongst art circles and is in many ways an iconic representation of America’s urban landscape in the 20th century. In addition to its aesthetics, Early Sunday Morning has been discussed as an examination of different meanings – such as exploring isolation and alienation in American cities during the early twentieth century.

By utilizing light and shadow to create a quiet atmosphere, Hopper was able to deliver different interpretations depending on who looks at it. He also managed to capture various symbols of modernity ,such as capturing how crowded city streets are typically during any day or evening, but how quickly it all fades away when most people go home, which can particularly be felt during Sundays when everything appears still – just like this painting portrays it to be like. Examining the interpretations and influences that come with Early Sunday Morning reveals why this painting continues to be one of Edward Hoppers most popular works today.

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