Soldier Reading

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Soldier Reading

1921

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

The characteristic blurred, velvety lines of drypoint burr are visible in the rich shadows at the bottom of the soldier's coat. Dragging the sharp drypoint needle across the bare surface of the copper requires great control, with the result that lines are generally straight or only slightly curved.

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Object Details

Title:

Soldier Reading

Date:

1921

Artist:

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Medium:

Drypoint

Dimensions:

Plate: 6 x 5 inches (15.2 x 12.7 cm) Sheet: 12 3/8 x 10 1/2 inches (31.4 x 26.7 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1962

Accession Number:

1962-19-102

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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