In Edward Hopper: A Life, Louis Shadwick examines the life and work of American artist Edward Hopper, utilizing the diaries of his wife, Josephine Nivison. The biography presents Hopper as a more complex figure than his self-portrayal as a loner, emphasizing the influence of cultural movements on his art. It also explores the tumultuous dynamics of his marriage, revealing both support and conflict, and how these elements shaped his artistic legacy.
Key facts
- Edward Hopper lived from 1882 to 1967.
- Louis Shadwick's biography is based on Josephine Nivison's diaries.
- Hopper's famous painting Nighthawks was created in 1942.
- The couple married in 1924 and had no children.
- Hopper's final painting, Two Comedians, was completed in 1966.
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