House by the Railroad 1925

"House by the Railroad" (1925) by American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is a prime example of his signature style of American realism, characterized by a sense of isolation and loneliness. The painting depicts a large, imposing house situated beside a set of railroad tracks. The house, rendered in Hopper's signature muted palette, is shown with its windows darkened, hinting at the occupants' absence or isolation. This painting, now located at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, has become an iconic representation of Hopper's artistic vision.