From street
scenes to landscapes, he tried to capture the very essence of
an interesting time in American history. Many of his paintings
seem to carry a feeling of loneliness or emptiness, and this is
quite understandable when one considers the multitude of problems
that plagued America during this time. From the Depression through
World War II, Hopper's scenes seem to echo the feelings of hopelessness
and despair that existed at the time.
Not all of Hopper's works exhibited such a grim outlook, however.
The landscape scene used here as a background is indicative of
many of his paintings. Simple and colorful outdoor scenes with
a clarity and spirit all their own. No despair here, only the
interpretation and expression of the American landscape.
