Edward Hopper's Formative Paris Years: 1906-1910
Between 1906 and 1910, Edward Hopper visited Paris three times, seeking refuge from his part-time role at an advertising agency. Residing at 45 Rue de Lille, he led a reclusive existence on the Left Bank. His pieces, such as 'Le Parc de Saint-Cloud' (1907) and 'Notre Dame de Paris' (1907), exhibit the Impressionist styles of Camille Pissarro and Auguste Renoir. Hopper participated in the Salon d’Automne, where he admired works by Paul Cézanne and others. His art emphasizes light and urban isolation, incorporating aspects of Cubism. Key pieces include 'Parisian Man Smoking' (1906–1907) and 'Soir Bleu' (1914). His Parisian artworks are part of the Whitney Museum of American Art, while 'Two Comedians' (1965) remains in a private collection.
Key facts
- Edward Hopper visited Paris three times between 1906 and 1910.
- He stayed at 45 Rue de Lille in Paris's 7th arrondissement, hosted by an evangelical ministry.
- Hopper worked part-time as an illustrator for an advertising agency and hated the job.
- He attended the Salon d’Automne and saw works by Paul Cézanne, Félix Vallotton, and Albert Marquet.
- Hopper met Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, and Alfred Sisley through a friend.
- His Paris paintings show influences from Impressionists, Realists like Degas and Manet, and Cubism.
- Hopper's works from this period are held at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY, USA.
- He later painted 'Soir Bleu' (1914) and 'Two Comedians' (1965) based on Parisian memories.
Entities
Artists
- Edward Hopper
- Paul Cézanne
- Félix Vallotton
- Albert Marquet
- Auguste Renoir
- Camille Pissarro
- Alfred Sisley
- Edgar Degas
- Édouard Manet
- Charles Meryon
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Salon d’Automne
Locations
- Paris
- France
- New York
- USA
- 7th arrondissement
- Rue de Lille
- Left Bank
- Seine