East Side Interior 1922

Edward Hopper's 1922 etching, “East Side Interior,” depicts a solitary woman seated near a window, gazing out at the city. The use of stark shadows and contrasting light creates a sense of isolation and melancholic mood, characteristic of Hopper's later work. The composition emphasizes the woman's smallness within the vastness of the cityscape, highlighting the themes of urban alienation that frequently appear in his art. This poignant etching, now housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art, offers a glimpse into Hopper's signature style of realism and the American experience.