Room in Brooklyn 1932

Edward Hopper’s 1932 oil painting, “Room in Brooklyn”, is a prime example of American realism. The painting depicts a lone woman sitting by a window in a Brooklyn apartment. The composition is simple yet effective, drawing the viewer’s eye to the figure of the woman and the view outside her window, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation. Through his distinct style of painting, Hopper is able to convey a sense of isolation and loneliness, which is a recurring theme in his work. Hopper’s work is known for its stark realism, its use of light and shadow, and its ability to capture the feeling of a particular moment in time. "Room in Brooklyn" is a classic example of this, and it is now on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.