Summertime - Edward Hopper
In Summertime, a young woman stands isolated on the threshold of a sleek urban structure. The bright sunlight reverberates off the white façade of the building, emphasising the verticality of the columns and the rigidity of the windows. Her pale blue summer dress and yellow hat evoke a gentle breeze in the heat of the city, creating a contrast with the solemnity of the urban setting.
The scene is a snapshot of tranquillity, a portrait frozen in time, typical of New Realism painting. The protagonist is captured in a moment of respite, perhaps contemplation, inviting the viewer to imagine her life beyond the canvas. Hopper mastered the art of the silent narrative, where every element, from the light to the shadows, contributes to the singularity of the moment depicted.
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L'œuvre en bref
In Summertime, a young woman stands isolated on the threshold of a sleek urban structure. The bright sunlight reverberates off the white façade of the building, emphasising the verticality of the columns and the rigidity of the windows. Her pale blue summer dress and yellow hat evoke a gentle breeze in the heat of the city, creating a contrast with the solemnity of the urban setting.
The scene is a snapshot of tranquillity, a portrait frozen in time, typical of New Realism painting. The protagonist is captured in a moment of respite, perhaps contemplation, inviting the viewer to imagine her life beyond the canvas. Hopper mastered the art of the silent narrative, where every element, from the light to the shadows, contributes to the singularity of the moment depicted.
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