tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post1712946196440014952..comments2024-03-15T19:54:50.462+00:00Comments on To Discover Ice: Painting of the Month (58): Dec. 2015, Edward Hopperbazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-83577796040014203262015-12-19T15:09:33.736+00:002015-12-19T15:09:33.736+00:00Hello Hels, thanks for visiting; I will repay the ...Hello Hels, thanks for visiting; I will repay the compliment! I think Hopper (and Degas) were influenced by what photography could achieve. I think both media can achieve that mystery narrative effect. In a similar vein, see my old post on <a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/painting-of-month-31-cindy-sherman.html" rel="nofollow">Cindy SHERMAN</a>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-41171438705782639672015-12-19T05:21:20.582+00:002015-12-19T05:21:20.582+00:00Great choice of paintings! The Whitney Museum of A...Great choice of paintings! The Whitney Museum of American Art put on a very interesting exhibition last year. Each of Edward Hopper's paintings from the Whitney’s permanent collection was paired with the work of a contemporary photographer who shared an interest in elevating everyday subject matter. My question: was who achieved the most mystery and poignancy, the painter or the photographer?<br /><br />thanks for the link<br />http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/kelvington-glasgow-and-whitney-new-york.html<br />Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-53261589849149574672015-12-15T17:17:01.643+00:002015-12-15T17:17:01.643+00:00Hi Sherry. She's deep in thought and rather lo...Hi Sherry. She's deep in thought and rather lonely. Yet another man she loved has stood her up and, although she doesn't know it yet, he has emptied her bank account. Earlier she had told all the girls in the office that "this is the one"; now she doesn't know how she will face them tomorrow.....bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-57044540694136662932015-12-14T18:50:41.791+00:002015-12-14T18:50:41.791+00:00I like the picture of the lady drinking coffee at ...I like the picture of the lady drinking coffee at the table. She looks rather pensive. I'd like to know what she's thinking.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-62466598711025035612015-12-12T07:24:06.011+00:002015-12-12T07:24:06.011+00:00Hi Gary/Gazza. I think maybe you should commission...Hi Gary/Gazza. I think maybe you should commission a painting of yourself to give your fans something to worship. Alas, Hopper is no longer with us; try Hockney!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-64763767787479256162015-12-12T02:01:40.136+00:002015-12-12T02:01:40.136+00:00Ah bazza, odd, um, old chap,
Nothing like a bit o...Ah bazza, odd, um, old chap,<br /><br />Nothing like a bit of Hopper and maybe I should go to New York and see my American fans.<br /><br />Toodle pip!<br /><br />Gazza! klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-30104900580298352862015-12-09T17:34:12.027+00:002015-12-09T17:34:12.027+00:00"Hello Natasha, it's so good to have you ..."Hello Natasha, it's so good to have you back where you belong....."<br />I have long been a big fan of Edward Hopper; he's probably in my US top two or three along with Geogia O'Keefe.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-73166210345221047532015-12-09T15:00:35.453+00:002015-12-09T15:00:35.453+00:00Hopper is one of my favorite American Artists. He...Hopper is one of my favorite American Artists. He caught the big city life, the loneliness so well.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-35259267298780989562015-12-08T20:47:40.876+00:002015-12-08T20:47:40.876+00:00Hi AC: I think that 'peacefulness' is a go...Hi AC: I think that 'peacefulness' is a good adjective to describe his paintings but I think that 'loneliness' and 'alienation' work well too.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-73031705607431543882015-12-08T19:36:50.645+00:002015-12-08T19:36:50.645+00:00Great pictures bazza, I like a bit of Hopper, ther...Great pictures bazza, I like a bit of Hopper, there's a peacefulness to them. All Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-1697627710872181692015-12-07T22:22:51.858+00:002015-12-07T22:22:51.858+00:00Hi Arleen. That's a lovely story. I think we a...Hi Arleen. That's a lovely story. I think we are all a little bit voyeuristic at heart. It's strange how a memory can last so long and how it can unexpectedly be recalled!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-82872651355176501432015-12-07T14:16:11.677+00:002015-12-07T14:16:11.677+00:00This picture reminded me of a moment of my childho...This picture reminded me of a moment of my childhood in NY. Our family was out one summer evening taking a walk to a local park, as we usually did on warm nights. When I looked up at what I thought was a very elegant building, I saw a half naked lady standing in her apartment by the window. I had never seen a naked lady before and wondered what she about. That memory has stayed with me all these years as it was so intriguing for a young, very innocent girl.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-48533840941180574552015-12-06T10:00:39.856+00:002015-12-06T10:00:39.856+00:00Hi John. That's an interesting question. I hav...Hi John. That's an interesting question. I have no idea what the answer is; maybe I will research it.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-80864945446950399432015-12-06T09:58:55.242+00:002015-12-06T09:58:55.242+00:00Hi David. Yes, these elements are all of that kind...Hi David. Yes, these elements are all of that kind of age and Hopper was certainly around and painting before the era of Film Noir (from the 1940's on). How about a post from you on <i>Film Noir</i>? A smashing topic!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-65687503260838569212015-12-06T09:55:14.828+00:002015-12-06T09:55:14.828+00:00Hi Hilary. Yes, those posters are from the same er...Hi Hilary. Yes, those posters are from the same era. My Painting of the Month in August 2011 featured London Transport artists. See: <br />http://todiscoverice.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/paintings-of-month-20-august-2011.html<br />bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-59071448498008959272015-12-06T09:45:53.523+00:002015-12-06T09:45:53.523+00:00Hi Bazza!
I must admit to finding these paintings ...Hi Bazza!<br />I must admit to finding these paintings slightly voyeuristic, as you have said. I wonder if the artist had permission from his subjects!?<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-58316423073681050382015-12-06T09:37:47.873+00:002015-12-06T09:37:47.873+00:00Hi bazza,
I actually have a copy of "Nighthaw...Hi bazza,<br />I actually have a copy of "Nighthawks" (which you show in your post) hanging in my bedroom. Indeed, I am a bit of a fan of Hopper's work, and believe he had something of an influence on the aesthetic of film noir. Being a big film fan I suppose it's not surprising that his art resonates with me.<br />Hope all's well with you, bazza.<br />Very Best Wishes,<br />David.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08115443256449529220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-28301854042389489252015-12-06T08:26:29.554+00:002015-12-06T08:26:29.554+00:00Hi Bazza - they are glorious works of art of such ...Hi Bazza - they are glorious works of art of such different subjects. The way he paints reminds me of the Liner, Train, Tube, Town Council or County posters of the 1920s and 1930s ... that are so popularly reprinted now. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-4328120377657678832015-12-06T07:02:03.181+00:002015-12-06T07:02:03.181+00:00Hi Dixie. That coffee shop picture is called Night...Hi Dixie. That coffee shop picture is called Nighthawks and is probably Hopper's most famous painting. In my contrary way, I chose another picture!<br />Brownie McGee and the harmonica player Sonny Terry recorded hundreds of blues tunes together from the 50's to the 70's. If you enjoy 'country' blues style they are worth checking out.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-14664225876079254852015-12-06T06:53:00.427+00:002015-12-06T06:53:00.427+00:00Hi Denise. I'm glad you enjoyed these pictures...Hi Denise. I'm glad you enjoyed these pictures. I think they repay a bit of a linger!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-77789349870147282912015-12-06T05:06:42.833+00:002015-12-06T05:06:42.833+00:00Hi Bazza. I don't recall Brownie McGee's m...Hi Bazza. I don't recall Brownie McGee's music. I'll check it out later.<br />Edward Hopper is one of my favorites. I didn't know he did etchings too. Quite the talent! I've always wanted a copy of that corner cafe!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-5579497530269691032015-12-06T03:01:43.451+00:002015-12-06T03:01:43.451+00:00Bazza, these are glorious pictures. Thanks for sha...Bazza, these are glorious pictures. Thanks for sharing with us. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com