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Quote by Edward Hopper

“After all, we are not French and never can be, and any attempt to be so is to deny our inheritance and to try to impose upon ourselves a character that can be nothing but a veneer upon the surface.”

Quote by Edward Hopper

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Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper

Edward Hopper was an American painter known for his paintings that depicted modern urban life. His works often conveyed a sense of loneliness, solitude, and contemplation, particularly in his night scenes of city landscapes. Hopper's style was unique, with simple yet expressive color use, and had a profound impact on 20th-century American art. more

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