Edward HOPPER (1882-1967), Morning Sun, 1952

Lithograph, Arches France Infinity vellum paper, dimensions: 32 x 42 cm in light passe-partout 42 x 54 cm framed passe-partout, limited edition, numbered by hand in pencil 75/150, signed from the plate under the composition 'Edward Hopper' p.d., publisher's dry stamp Georges Israel Editeur. Original certificate.
The main characters of "Morning Sun" are a woman and light. The title itself hints at what the artist wanted to pay special attention to. However, such a simple theme contains a whole depth of feelings and meanings. A gateway to personal interpretation of this work opens before the viewer.
Edward Hopper invariably emphasized: "I don't paint sadness or loneliness. I'm just trying to paint light on the wall." What a modest and humble punchline to his own work.
Edward Hopper is one of the most prominent American painters of the 20th century, known for his melancholy, realistic depictions of everyday life that reveal the hidden emotions and loneliness of life in modern America. Although he studied European art - especially Impressionism - his style developed in the direction of American realism, focusing on solitary urban scenes, landscapes, and alienated figures immersed in their own thoughts.
Hopper created his own recognizable style, in which simplicity of form is combined with a deep emotional message. His paintings are characterized by clear composition and an economical color palette, with frequent use of natural light to create contrasts and build mood. Many of his paintings depict the interiors of cafes, motels, apartments and city streets - places seemingly full of life, but often empty and cold, thus evoking feelings of loneliness.
Also typical of Hopper is his use of the "suspended moment" effect - a scene appears to have been captured moments before or after an event, allowing the viewer to enter the lives of the characters and imagine their stories.
Edward Hopper inspired not only painters, but also film directors, photographers and writers. His ability to create intensely evocative, even cinematic images influenced artists such as Alfred Hitchcock and David Lynch. Films such as Hitchcock's "Window to the Yard" contain elements inspired by Hopper's work, such as lonely windows and the anonymity of urban settings.
Edward Hopper's works have been exhibited all over the world, most importantly in prestigious museums and galleries such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, which holds the importance of his works, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) at the Art Institute of Chicago. His paintings are recognized as masterpieces of realism, with collectors and institutions competing for the opportunity to buy them or lend them to exhibitions.