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Originally Posted by Lady_Wu

I like Edward Hopper. His realistic yet haunting pictures speak today as much as they did to his time. My favorite picture of his is of a man in alone in a dinner looking across the area. His image of reflection and almost despair speak to me of the way people must feel now, with all the unemployment, foreclosure, etc.
If I knew how to put a picture in a post, I would put that one.
Lady_Wu

seems to be his most recognizable piece and i agree - the recurring theme of alienation/solitude depicted via these rich "slice of life" images with striking perspectives is what drew me to his work. does hit home.