L'œuvre en bref

Cape Cod Morning is an emblematic work by Edward Hopper that illustrates an everyday scene with a particular intensity, typical of the artist's realistic approach. The painting depicts a woman staring out of a large window in a typical Cape Cod house.

Hopper's attention to architectural detail is evident, and the idyllic setting is depicted with a precision that reflects both realism and isolation. Light plays an essential role in the work, emphasising not only the physical forms but also the emotional state of the subject. The woman at the centre of the work seems to be absorbed by something outside the viewer's field of vision, adding a narrative dimension that is open to interpretation.

The sense of loneliness is a constant in Hopper's work, and in Cape Cod Morning this loneliness is accentuated by the contrast between the bright, warm interior and the indistinct, potentially vast exterior. It is a painting that, while depicting a seemingly ordinary scene, invites reflection on the human condition and the complexity of individual emotions.

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