About
The outcome of Edward Hopper’s dual residencies in New England and New York City is a body of work rich in rural landscapes and seascapes, as well as enigmatic studies of city life, like his masterpiece Chop Suey. He is among the 20th century’s most influential painters (Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning were directly inspired by Hopper). His reach also extends into modern cinema, influencing such greats as Alfred Hitchcock with his scenes of moody solitude (Hopper’s House by the Railroad was the inspiration for the Bates mansion in Psycho).