HOPPER, Edward

American (1882 – 1967)

Night Shadows, 1921

Zigrosser 22; Levin 82. Etching on wove paper, full margins. Signed in pencil.

7 x 8 ¹⁄₁₆ inches   |   17.78 x 21.27 cm

Printed by Peter Platt and published in 1924 by The New Republic, New York, in an edition of ca. 500-600.

Night Shadows is an iconic subject for Hopper and considered one of his best prints. This is a special and rare opportunity to purchase the complete set of Six American Etchings, considering that most of these sets have been broken up. To my knowledge, only one American museum owns the complete set. Including a modernist etching by John Marin as well as more traditional etchings, all are in fine condition with full margins.  Night Shadows is a nocturnal Manhattan scene with a solitary figure casting a long shadow, emphasizing the sense of isolation for which Hopper is renowned.  The start contrast of black and white also evokes a sense of mystery and loneliness.

The etching Night Shadows by Edward Hopper is available individually, or available for sale with the rare complete portfolio of six signed etchings, on Van Gelder handmade paper with full margins (see details below):

John Marin:  American (1870–1953)
Downtown, The El, 1921.
Zigrosser 134; Benson 119. Etching on paper. Signed in pencil.

John Sloan:  American (1871–1951)
The Bandits Cave, 1920.
Morse no. 195. Etching on paper. Signed in pencil.

Peggy Bacon:  American (1895–1987)
The Promenade Deck, 1920.
Etching on paper. Signed in pencil.

Kenneth Hayes Miller:  American (1876–1952)
Play, ca. 1919.
Etching on paper. Signed in pencil.

Ernest Haskell:  American (1876–1925)
The Sentinels of North Creek, 1918-20.
Etching on paper. Signed in pencil.

A complete portfolio is included in the permanent collection of the Allentown Art Museum.

Please contact Catherine Burns Fine Art for pricing and further details: 510-654-7910

Hopper Night Shadows for sale