The El Station 1908

"The El Station" is a 1908 oil painting by American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Known for his realistic depictions of everyday scenes, Hopper captures a quiet moment at a train station, emphasizing the starkness of the urban landscape. The painting depicts a simple, brick building with a red roof, illuminated by the afternoon sun. The receding perspective and muted colors create a sense of isolation and loneliness, a hallmark of Hopper's work. The painting is currently on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.