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American Realism
Nighthawks
Edward Hopper
1942
Late-night diner scene with four figures under harsh fluorescent light, viewed through a large glass window, the surrounding streets dark and empty.
Significance
The most famous American painting after the Revolution, capturing urban alienation with cinematic clarity. The diner has no visible entrance—we're outside looking in, always.
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
84.1 cm × 152.4 cm
Location
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA