American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) created stark images on canvas that were powerful enough to tell the story in your head. You may not have heard of him, or like me, you might well be a fan. These are some examples of his work.
An American photographer, Richard Tuschman, has been experimenting with recreating some of Hopper’s images, using a digital camera. My friend Antony sent me a link to a short (six-minute) video presentation of his photos, which are quite simply stunning.
All you photographers out there are going to appreciate this video, I am sure. And also many of you who never take photographs, hopefully.
(The video link looks blank, but it does play when you click on it.)
beetleypete 
Hopper is one of the best.
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Yes, I love ‘Nighthawks’.
Best ishes, Pete.
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Best to you, Pete.
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Thank you for introducing, Pete! Very new to me, but great art. Very realistic paintings. Best wishes, Michael
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He is quite famous, Michael. Glad you like the paintings.
Best wishes, Pete.
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They are amazing, Pete! Thank you for sharing. You made my evening! 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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Love Hopper’s work …..do you like Walter Sickert, Pete ? Painter of your old Camden stomping ground
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He did some outsatnding portraits, ‘warts and all’. Reminds me a bit of Lucien Freud.
Thanks, Rich.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I too am a great fan of Edward Hopper. His well known Nighthawks, capturing the silent angst of urban isolation, is one of my favorites.
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Nighthawks is such an enduring image. Glad to hear you like Hopper, Shammi.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love his paintings- we went to an exhibition of his pictures at Tate Modern, before that I hadn’t heard of him. Fascinating video.
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Thanks, Janet. I have been a fan of Hopper since I first saw ‘Nighthawks’ in the late 1970s. The photos are a lovely tribute.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Interesting. warmest regards, Theo
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I enjoyed it. I thought Tuschman did a fine job.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Unique and incredibly artistic…after walking through museums like the Louvre, with all of those centuries-old portraits and palace life, these are so real and intimate!
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Thanks, John. And the photographer has really caught the mood and feel of Hopper’s style.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Artwork that should never be thrown in the hopper.
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I did wonder…And you did it. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fantastic! I think Hopper would be pleased.
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I think you are dead right there, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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He was a contemporary of Grant Wood and I can see some similarities in style.
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‘American Gothic’ is indeed an iconic painting. Hopper is probably best known for ‘Nighthawks’.
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/nighthawks/6AEKkO_F-9wicw?hl=en-GB
Thanks, Clive.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I knew the painting but couldn’t have named the artist!
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My daughter is a fan of his…..chuq
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I always have been, chuq. (Hopper that is)
I didn’t know the photographer until my friend sent the link.
Best ishes, Pete.
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Very good, he’s captured the feel of the paintings really well.
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I thought so too. Glad you liked them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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These photographs are very good, Pete. I don’t know this photographer. It’s good to learn about him.
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Thanks, Robbie.
It is thanks to my friend Antony for sending me the link. He is always on the lookout for good stuff like this.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It looks like loneliness to me.
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Hopper certanily captured that feeling, GP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Marvellous! I love the moody music. Most of the compositions feature windows, offering the tantalising possibility of escape from a humdrum existence. Cheers, Jon.
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I think his photos have really caught the mood and style. Glad you enjoyed it, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow. This is brilliant. Thank you for sharing!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Themis.
Best wishes, Pete.
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