Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967). New York Movie. 1939. Oil on canvas, 32 1/4 x 40 1/8" (81.9 x 101.9 cm). Given anonymously

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1. Does knowing the title of this painting and when it was painted change your ideas about it? Why or why not?
   
   
2. Does this scene remind you of going to the movies today? What are some similarities and differences based on your experience?

Hopper made many sketches of his favorite movie theater interiors along with many other drawings in preparation for this painting. He often used his wife, Jo, as model for his paintings, and she appears as the woman we see on the right.

What do you notice about the composition of the painting (where things are placed), the lighting, our point of view, and other details? How do these details affect the overall way you see this work?

Andrew Wyeth (American, b. 1917). Christina's World. 1948. Tempera on gessoed panel, 32 1/4 x 47 3/4" (81.9 x 121.3 cm). Purchase

Compare this painting to Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World.

What are some similarities and differences between these two paintings?