The Lighthouse at Two Lights (1929) by Edward Hopper

The Lighthouse at Two Lights - Edward Hopper - 1929

Artwork Information

TitleThe Lighthouse at Two Lights
ArtistEdward Hopper
Date1929
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions109.9 x 74.9 cm
Art MovementNew Realism
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY, US
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About The Lighthouse at Two Lights

Edward Hopper’s “The Lighthouse at Two Lights” is a painting from 1929 that portrays the Cape Elizabeth Light, which still stands tall in Maine against a clear blue sky. Measuring 29 1/2 x 43 1/4 inches, it is part of the noteworthy collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hopper was known for his realism and clarity in depicting scenes without theatrics or emotion. Lighthouses were among his favorite subjects to paint, and he often depicted them in Maine. The painting symbolizes an individual’s resilience and defiance against natural forces and change in an industrial society.

Hopper used a low angle of view for this painting, excluding the sea from the composition to emphasize its symbolic quality accurately. It depicts the lighthouse standing alone with nothing but clear skies surrounding it, vulnerable yet somehow powerful enough to stand on its own amidst life’s many trials.

Overall, Hopper’s masterpiece conveys a message about humanity’s ability to stand strong despite adversity while also using art techniques such as tonality, light and shadow to set up a unique atmosphere that emphasizes the painting’s symbolic power successfully.

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