10 Quotes & Sayings By Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper (June 12, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American artist best known for his oil paintings and nautical scenes. He was a complex and mysterious figure, who became one of the best-known artists of the 20th century. He is well-known for his unique style and his eminence within American visual arts. He worked to depict the isolation and loneliness of everyday life, as seen through the blurred vision of a commuter's train.

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If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint. Edward Hopper
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Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world. Edward Hopper
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More of me comes out when I improvise. Edward Hopper
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No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination. Edward Hopper
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The only real influence I've ever had is myself. Edward Hopper
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If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint. Edward Hopper
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My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. Edward Hopper
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I trust Winsor and Newton and I paint directly upon it. Edward Hopper
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What I wanted to do was to paint sunlight on the side of a house. Edward Hopper