Night Shadows 1921

Edward Hopper's "Night Shadows" (1921), a stark etching, showcases the artist's signature urban solitude. The composition, dominated by a looming building and a solitary figure walking into the darkness, embodies Hopper's realistic style. The work's atmospheric quality, created through the use of shadows and sharp lines, evokes a sense of isolation and anonymity, typical of the American city at night. The etching's unique perspective and focus on the human figure, dwarfed by the city's architecture, create a powerful sense of vulnerability and isolation.