Great Throughts Treasury
This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
Edward Hopper
American Realist Painter
"If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint."
"No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination."
"Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world. "
"The only real influence I've ever had was myself. "