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[B]Summertime[/B], painted by [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=edward+hopper,edward,hopper&']Edward Hopper[/A] in 1943, is a masterpiece that offers a unique perspective on post-war America and the societal changes that occurred during this time. This painting, available on [A HREF='https://WahooArt.com']WahooArt.com[/A], provides valuable insights into the economic growth and cultural shifts of the United States in the 1940s.
[H2]Historical Context[/H2]
The 1940s marked a period of significant economic growth in the United States, fueled by the war effort. This prosperity is reflected in [B]Summertime[/B], where Hopper depicts a young woman dressed in a new, see-through dress, symbolizing the increased prosperity of the nation.
[H2]Artistic Style[/H2]
Hopper's style, often categorized as [B]New Realism[/B], is characterized by his use of light and shadow to create mood and atmosphere. In [B]Summertime[/B], the blowing curtains of the window may refer to the curtains in Hopper's earlier work, [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=evening+wind,evening,wind&']Evening Wind[/A], establishing a poetic correspondence between the openness of the apartment window and the girl's lack of modesty.
[H2]Interpretation[/H2]
[B]Summertime[/B] can be interpreted as a personification of economic renewal in post-war America, with the young woman representing the new relaxed morals of youth in this country. The parallels between [B]Summertime[/B] and Hopper's earlier work, [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=new+york+pavements,york,pavements&']New York Pavements[/A], suggest a continuity in Hopper's depiction of urban life and society.
[H2]Conclusion[/H2]
[B]Summertime[/B] by [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=edward+hopper,edward,hopper&']Edward Hopper[/A] is a significant work that offers valuable insights into post-war America. The painting, available on [A HREF='https://WahooArt.com']WahooArt.com[/A], serves as a testament to Hopper's artistic skill and his ability to capture the spirit of his time.
[B]Summertime[/B] is currently housed at the [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=delaware+art+museum,delaware,museum&']Delaware Art Museum[/A] in Wilmington, Delaware. For more information on this painting and other works by Edward Hopper, visit [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=edward+hopper,edward,hopper&']Edward Hopper's page on WahooArt.com[/A].
Other notable works by Edward Hopper include:
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These paintings, like [B]Summertime[/B], showcase Hopper's unique style and his ability to capture the essence of modern American life.
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