Oral history interview with Edward Hopper

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Oral history interview with Edward Hopper

1959 June 17

An interview of Edward Hopper conducted 17 June 1959, by John D. Morse, for the Archives of American Art.

Sound recordings: 1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.Transcript: 12 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8315085

Archives of American Art

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Hopper, Edward, 1882-1967

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Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker. While he is widely known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. Hopper created subdued drama out of commonplace subjects 'layered with a poetic meaning', inviting narrative interpretations. He was praised for "complete verity" in the America he portrayed. His career benefited significantly from his marriage to fellow-artist Josephine Nivison, who...

Morse, John D., 1906-

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Writer, editor; Sarasota, Florida. From the description of John D. Morse papers, 1951-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455714 ...