Edward Hopper Wall Decorations

Edward Hopper is a realist painter known for his oil paintings. One of his most recognizable pieces is ‘Nighthawks’, a moody scene that portrays four people in a downtown diner late at night. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Famed painter Edward Hopper passed away in 1967, his wife, heir to his works, bequeathed their joint collections to the Whitney Museum of American Art. While the Whitney has most of his work, you can still see important paintings by Hopper at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Des Moines Art Center and the Art Institute of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

What an Edward Hopper painting is worth depends on its size, condition, historical significance and other factors. In 2018, his painting Chop Suey fetched more than $91.8 million at a New York auction. Depicting two women chatting face-to-face in a restaurant, the oil painting is an excellent example of Hopper's interest in capturing the everyday lives of people living in New York City during the first half of the 20th century. In Hopper’s vision, the people inhabiting his city and suburban scenes are often lonely, anonymous, temporary inhabitants of sometimes inhospitable environments. When there is no human element, he transfers these qualities to the architecture or even to the landscape itself, using intense light to infuse emotion. If you own a Hopper painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Shop an assortment of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.

Edward Hopper used a variety of materials to produce his art. His most famous works, including the iconic Nighthawks, are oil paintings on canvas. However, Hopper also experimented with watercolors and etchings. Find a selection of Edward Hopper art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.

Edward Hopper's paintings are located in many places. The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City is home to the largest collection of the artist's work. You'll also find his pieces in other museum collections, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City; the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas; Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana; the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Explore a variety of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.