Coast Guard Station, Two Lights, Maine 1927

This watercolor painting by Edward Hopper, completed in 1927, depicts a Coast Guard station in Maine. Hopper is well-known for his realistic portrayal of American landscapes, often infused with a sense of solitude and quietude. The painting's muted palette and geometric forms emphasize the stark beauty of the coast, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the buildings and the rocky landscape. The expansive sky and the quiet, almost empty beach contribute to the overall feeling of isolation and the weight of the station's responsibility.