Oil Painting Replica Gas, 1940 by Edward Hopper (Inspired By) (1931-1967, United States) | WahooArt.com

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Oil Painting Replica Gas, 1940 by Edward Hopper (Inspired By) (1931-1967, United States) | WahooArt.com

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[H2]Introduction to the Artist and his Work[/H2] Edward Hopper, [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=born+in+1882+in+nyack,born,1882,nyack,new+york,york&']born in 1882 in Nyack, New York[/A], was an American realist painter known for his oil paintings. His work included motifs derived from features of American life, such as the gas station in the painting Gas. Like most of his work, this piece shows a quiet moment, a man shutting down the gas pump, the night is approaching and there are no cars left. [H2]The Art Movement: Social Realism[/H2] Gas is an example of [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=social+realism,social,realism&']Social Realism[/A], a style that emerged in the United States during the 1930s as a response to the Great Depression. This movement aimed to depict the harsh realities of working-class life and social issues, often with a critical or political perspective. Hopper's Gas, however, does not carry an overtly political message but rather captures a moment of solitude and melancholy in a seemingly ordinary setting. [H2]The Painting: An Analysis[/H2] Gas measures 102 x 66 cm and is painted with oil on canvas. The painting depicts an American gas station at the end of a highway, with a man working alone at a pump as evening falls. The lighting of the gas station contrasts with the arrival of night, creating a sense of isolation and stillness. The attendant's outfit (vest, white shirt, tie and clothes) as well as the lighting brings a kind of priestly aspect to the picture. [H2]Provenance and Location[/H2] The painting is in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in New York, due to the legacy of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, in 1943. It belongs to the permanent collection of MoMA and can be viewed by visitors. [H2]Conclusion[/H2] Edward Hopper's Gas is a powerful example of Social Realism that captures a moment of solitude and stillness in an ordinary setting. The painting's contrast between light and darkness, as well as its attention to detail, make it a compelling work of art that invites viewers to reflect on the human experience. [UL] [LI][B]References:[/B][/LI] [LI][A HREF='https://WahooArt.com/@@/8XXUCH-']Painting by 'Edward Hopper' | Edward Hopper:Gas[/A][/LI] [LI][A HREF='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_(Hopper)']Gas (Hopper) - Wikipedia[/A][/LI] [LI][A HREF='https://www.moma.org/collection/works/80000']Edward Hopper. Gas. 1940 | MoMA[/A][/LI] [/UL]