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“To me the most important thing is the sense of going on. You know how beautiful things are when you're traveling.”

Quote by Edward Hopper

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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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