"'Pennsylvania Coal Town' is an oil painting, created in 1947. During this time his output had slowed, following a productive period in the early 1940’s, in which he painted some of his most famous works, such as 'Nighthawks' and 'Morning in a City.' The painting portrays a man, tending the yard outside of his house. He has a rake or similar tool in his hands. The yard is relatively bare, apart from a plant, with green foliage, in a large, brown vase. The man is staring at something we cannot see. This theme occurs frequently in Hopper’s work, with many paintings depicting people gazing, at something unknown, in the distance. We can see the interior of his house, through a large front window. There appears to be a lamp by the window, and a picture on the wall. As with many of Hopper’s paintings, light plays an important role. ..."
Edward Hopper: Pennsylvania Coal Town
New Yorker: Ordinary People By Peter Schjeldahl
Whitney: Study for Pennsylvania Coal Town, 1947
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