Hopper's Last Painting

[@activerewriting]

Ngl I teared up towards the end, you have a riveting voice.

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me!!

[@lonesome3958]

Same, the story of this painting and its backgroumd were depicted perfectly

[@gasparmeco7445]

Honestly, this painting didn't feel so much heartbreaking as it felt heartwarming to me, the fact that hopper knew it was his last painting and decided pay homage to his wife and acknowledge how much she contributed to his career and his life feels so beatiful and it is an absolutely perfect sendoff in my opinion.

[@Shawn.Grenier]

You’re absolutely right!

[@jorge2060shake]

I was about to comment that wholeheartedly agree

[@JavierBonillaC]

❤

[@pottingsoil]

Thought he hated his wife with a passion?

[@Lokis-mom]

I didn’t feel any heartbreak in that painting. Death in old age is no tragedy, it’s an inevitability, part of life’s joke on us. And here his subjects are not alone, they are holding hands. What a wonderful life partnership and tribute to their marriage and work. However, I’ve never thought of Hopper as a comedian, if so, he’s a droll sufferer like the Pierrot, but he doesn’t lose his Columbine at the end of their comedy. Exit laughing.

[@tomie3222]

I should be studying, but here I am, bawling my eyes out to Hopper’s last painting.

[@antoinepetrov]

Hopper's paintings never cease to amaze me in their mood, which always feels so modern and relatable

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Absolutely!

[@kjcs_1896]

Hopper is so great at portraying loneliness. I feel at ease looking at his works.

[@rottenchameleon]

I love to imagine this painting as such: It's not the two comedians bowing down to a loud and clapping audience. It's them bowing down to a completely empty theatre. The serenity and simplicity in this (and frankly most of hoppers paintings) make it seem like exactly not an extraordinary celebration. The moment feels like everyday business. It's an ordinary celebration. Like two actors bowing down confidently after a successful rehearsal with not but them to enjoy the play they just performed. And in a few moments they will change clothes and take the tram or bus home. Hoppers pieces were always this. Frozen depictions of mediocrity. But he found beauty in such mediocrity and showed it to us. Showed us how beautiful even the most normal aspects of our life can be.

[@steveandme63]

The phrase "Frozen depictions of mediocrity" is heart breaking.

[@EKR559]

I'm an artist with an amazing and supportive wife who is also an artist. This has me in tears in the best way.

[@alessiapodgorica1260]

it really felt like a farewell to the world through his paintings, Hopper was a really suggestive and impressive and suggestive painter, I loved this exploration of his work, thank you!

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Thank you!! I really enjoyed going into it!

[@pugsymalone6539]

@ 4:37 I go from intrigued to tears. This painting and accompanying explanation validate my decades long appreciation of Hopper as my favorite artist. He paints, and I feel.

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Awww I’m so glad to hear it!! Thank you so much!

[@tectorgorch8698]

There is a very strange novel by Millen Brand called The Outward Room. I remember every page felt to me like being inside a Hopper painting. I've never had a similar sensation with any other reading I've ever done.

[@numbersix8919]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@avosmash2121]

What is it about?

[@numbersix8919]

@@avosmash2121 What's a Hopper painting about?

[@tectorgorch8698]

Strange young woman finds herself in NYC. Stuff happens.@@avosmash2121

[@Proctophile]

Most of Hopper's work evoke that sense of seperation or 'otherness' many people feel in their day to day lives; the sense that something is out of sync and you can't ever seem to becomed 'immersed' in your existence, as gamers say. I'm glad to see that change in his final piece. If it is truly a self-portrait, then I believe Hopper had reached a place of peaceful, resigned acceptance in the end of his life.

[@oneemperial]

It’s not sad! It’s beautiful! A long life, well lived, acknowledging the love and support of his wife. You said most artist are alone with their work. He wasn’t. It’s less of a goodbye, and more of him letting the world know, “Here is the person behind the scenes that helped make this all possible.” He is even gesturing to her. He lived a long life documenting what it was like to be alone in a world surrounded by people and noise. I don’t know why he chose that subject matter. But, life is a stage. We are all performing. He lived a long life with a loving wife, and in the end, got the chance to be reflective, thank his audience, and shout out his wife. That’s is a life well lived. I’m going to buy a print of this. Not to be sad, be to recognize that if you get the chance to do what you love and share that love and passion with someone else that is passionate about what you do, you are blessed! Great video

[@lonesome3958]

Hopper is maybe my favourite artist, of all time. This video showed this painting and its story perfectly. I almost teared up towards the end. Thank you for this video

[@Susie_Floozie]

One moment, I'm eating breakfast while watching a video...and the next, I'm weeping. I like to think that I prefer to die alone...but this made me realize that it's simply because I could never find a person with whom I wanted to die.

[@Impulseartworks]

How is it possible to feel more connected with someone who was born over 140 years ago than anyone today ❤

[@eliya891]

The blues are so deep..!

[@severianthefool7233]

The music fit this video so perfectly

[@emmasuarez9475]

I saw this piece for the first time at the Whitney show this past year, and even when surrounded by dozens of other paintings, it grabs your attention

[@ethanfisher-perez9620]

Your videos are getting better! Loved the music.

[@eshanthpatyal9211]

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[@Xeronimo74]

So love these analysis videos

[@malman1080]

Another knockout video! Love this channel and everything you do!

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Thank you!!

[@michaelwoehl8822]

Hopper overwhelms me, there is so much more than the images. Our reality.

[@sparkyfromel]

You made me discover Hopper work .... for this my most heartfelt thanks !

[@morriganwitch]

Hopper my absolute favourite painter there again I’m a lonely person xxx

[@MrRay31]

I found the best channel in KZbin which explains paintings. Thank you for this

[@srividhya4371]

This video was on my watch later since it came out. Finally decided to watch it today and it made me tear up and discover one of my new favourite paintings :'')

[@deviningram6814]

This such a heartbreaking story and painting. Thank you

[@sabsmcdabs7139]

Great video. I've loved hopper since i was at school. The lonely melancholia resonated with me and still does 30 years later. Thanks for sharing the story behind this

[@alfredomaclaughlin1185]

It's actually really sweet. Like his wife doesn't really want to be there, but he's bringing her forward so the audience can acknowledge her contribution. It's interesting to me that he'd see himself as a "comedian" too, that's strangely self-deprecatory.

[@judylearn7971]

This was so beautifully done, so empathetically discussed. I've always loved Hopper's work, but am so moved by this farewell, for him, and homage to his essential companion, helper, vital ingredient in his life---Jo.

[@lotuseater7247]

For me, 'Sun in an Empty Room' is one of his last paintings that I always deeply enjoyed. I saw a retrospective of his many years ago, and hadn't known that painting until then, and I thought the empty-becoming-abstract quality of it was the most fitting way to conclude his works. It's a mature gold that seems to sit alone in the room like his subjects, but the self awareness and the felt warmth is there for us to be a prt of this time, not simply as viewer.

[@mch12311969]

Thank you for another video about Hopper's work as he a quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. The scale of Two Comedians is what I find so striking.

[@Christopher_Christophersen]

I got to see Early Sunday Morning at the Whitney and South Carolina Morning at Delaware Art Museum. One of my favorite artists.

[@artlover3120]

Please make more videos! Really miss your videos since you don't post that often. Great video and a very emotional one too!

[@stephenborer3906]

I agree with gaspar.’s heartwarming opinion, the painting strikes me as a thank you work. / a great video !

[@rebeccabrough8634]

Thank you. Your descriptions are so poetic.

[@Bob-Fields]

@3:14 in Soir Bleu brought to mind van Gogh, whose self portrait shows a bandaged right ear. Here, the ear is obscured by the column in the foreground.

[@dmitrifydodrovichkaramazov]

This is absolutely brilliant, just another reason to love Hopper's paintings!

[@marccano5061]

I'm happy I stumbled upon your work I look forward to seeing more and becoming a patron.

[@pppshsp217]

I always feel a strong connection between Hopper's paintings and Todd Haynes 2015 film called Carol. It's really like a Hopper painting in visuals and in nature too.

[@Eclecticompany]

As the comment included in the video suggested, it hadn't occured to me that Hopper was so adept at muffling the noise surrounding his subjects, intensifying the sense of alienation the theme that had united all his paintings. I find it hard to not imagine the applause and appreciation of the audience that accompanies these comedians as they take their leave. The confirmation that the figures do represent Hopper and his wife not only illustrates his devotion and gratitude to her, but also pays homage to his supporters and patrons. Although the conditions under which the painting was produced are melancholic, the painting also acknowledges the joy inherent in human relationships. Perhaps the only painting by Hopper that focused on human connection, rather than isolation.

[@negotiableaffections]

To infer silence or in this case 'noises off' shows the remakable way Hopper could direct our thoughts through often minimal use of detail to create a thunderous weight of emotion. And thanks to both husband and wife for our chance to see life in all its subtle nuances.

[@warrior4hire522]

Idk if you read these but if you're interested I'd love to hear you talk about "For What Was I Created?" by William Holbrook Beard as well as his other works cuz it's my favourite painting and you're my favourite art channel

[@ceebee491]

I LOVE 'the clown ' painting. It says so much to me. I'd never heard of hopper before watching this channel. His art is beautiful

[@gabrielkasor]

i shed a tear, this was godamn beautiful

[@mike_lambert]

Wow, that was really unexpected and very moving, thank you!

[@jacodelangevandyk]

thank you!

[@michaelmercogliano4984]

😢 Bravo

[@numbersix8919]

Good work man.

[@molliestanton2869]

The great stage being a windowsill, I thought the artist was acknowledging he and his wife were but 2 people on a stage, among all the other stages ( wondowsills) in the universe. Their doll-like size acknowledged they were 2 of billions, who had their own gifts to share with humanity, many not as visible as theirs.

[@patrickblack6080]

One of my favourite artists. Always loved nighthawks but I gotta say all the other melancholy paintings compared to this, this has different kind of sadness to it but not sad because of what the content is but what it represents. The end, the journey, the defeats and triumphs of his career and of course the behind the scenes influence his wife had on it. A simple but very very beautiful piece

[@hazemibrahim7396]

Poetic ❤

[@borealmarinda4337]

I feel like it's more bittersweet, the final performance before departing from the world together with his love. The heartbreaking part to me is that connection to Soir Bleu. The resemblance of the two comedians to the clown is striking, especially the comedian that would be his wife. The collar, the baldcap, the red face paint. Though she doesn't feel anything like Soir Bleu's clown. I can tell she has honest joy for the performance, and her bowing almost seems to point to the male comedian, letting him take front stage. Perhaps that's why his expression comes off as a gentle yet strong smile. The fact that they are both comedians, so close to being clowns, makes me wonder what she had to say about Soir Bleu. Perhaps ending with both an homage to his wife and to his failed painting isn't simply a bit of painful irony, but an act of defiance. We can only imagine the lonelines of the performers bowing to an unaccepting audience, though now we see that we as the audience who loved Soir Bleu would find this resemblence to it beautiful. It would make this last painting a painting devoid of loneliness. Two great performers departing together, and a deeply appretiative audience unseen by the critics.

[@nicolasmedina9854]

Hopper's prepare to cry edition

[@randomthings9524]

Endings are often bittersweet, whether they occur in life or stories. Nevertheless, I understand both perspectives: it's wonderful that the two were able to express their emotions and passions through art, but sadly, they must part ways. The artwork wonderfully portrays the fleeting nature of life and the value we attach to it. I am always moved by Hopper's paintings, and even though I often feel isolated, it's comforting to know that others share the same feelings about Hopper's works. Paradoxically, I feel less alone at times when I observe his art. The potency and vast range of emotions I receive from paintings never cease to amaze me.

[@Cannonsamtv]

Song used? Great vid 👍

[@marccano5061]

Hopper was definitely unique in his ability to portray the obvious loneliness of modern human existence. I discovered his paintings as an undergraduate student while hanging out with art majors, and the course in art history I was required to take. His paintings really made an impression on me. It's as if though he sees past the veneer we all carry on a daily basis and exposes this. I almost felt "invaded" for lack of a better word when I first looked at his work.

[@Picasso_Picante92]

Perhaps Hopper had a change of feelings in his old age. The photo may suggest homage to his long faithful wife but the truth is that their 43 year marriage was filled with abuse, fights and strife. Jo resented her husband's success and felt he didn't encourage her (he didn't). Ed always felt she was an inadequate wife. She was extremely jealous and forced him to use her for all nudes and female subjects. Even in her old age she would pose for him and he'd just paint her as a younger woman. So, it's nice to imagine them as a supportive couple but I think it's more complicated than that.

[@GroundGame.]

"The shows over, good night all, and I bid farewell" 😢

[@theplatitudefromouterspace]

Been loving the vids recently, coincidentally my calendar this year was Hopper, I'll be sad to see it go. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Kirchner.

[@sebsebseb1905]

I think this is beautiful and in the end it is optimistic, he is with his wife

[@Shawn.Grenier]

It’s true! It’s definitely an optimistic painting. I feel like we’re used to last paintings being tragic and gloomy. This one is happy!

[@sebsebseb1905]

@@Shawn.Grenier I don't know if happy, but they are a team, they are together in this world, dark and gloomy or whatever, they are not alone anymore and I love that.

[@yogurt3572]

Great video

[@JungleJoeVN]

What about the cat? I find his final painting uplifting because it shows that he was not as lonely as people thought. The love of just one individual is worth more than the admiration of millions.

[@kidmohair8151]

there is a surface calm, underlain by invisible turmoil in all of his paintings... in this one, the calm wins out.

[@looselytelling]

The world is a stage and it feels like Hopper knew his performance was over in art and in life

[@novianovioTV]

Excellent thanks. Did it need a musical accompaniment. As your highlighted comment ingeniously pointed out for us: Hopper’s work is about silence

[@lordhq1449]

Ngl when you said we could finally hear the last painting I thought of the concept of the last swan song. He didnt say anything thru his paintings until the last one

[@michaelsapienza8749]

a poem 🖤

[@fabianarvaez32]

David Bowie's Blackstar and this painting's theme: Departure

[@Nlduncan]

What is the song that you used?

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture.5418]

That's what I am wondering too!!

[@henrikvine895]

What is the song used in the beginning of the video?

[@peisevlogs3431]

Cool.

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Thanks.

[@TractorCountdown]

The white costumes made me think of blank canvases.

[@aabolikode6055]

What's the background score?

[@katarinaninkovic1408]

One Day: Piano Suite, from One Day film, OST by Rachel Portman (I think it is this one, not completely sure) Do tell if you find out otherwise

[@xannaduu]

Reminds me of George Burns and Gracie Allen, strangely.

[@toddaulner5393]

Acrylics?

[@archaic1]

wow

[@RobinMarks1313]

Heartbreaking? It's the exact opposite. The man is a lucky dog. He wasn't alone in his suffering. He wasn't even alone in his art. The man lived with the person he loved until his eighties and she went a few months afterward, so even she wasn't left alone for long. Heartbreaking. Yeah, my heart is breaking because his story isn't my experience with love and life. So, maybe I have sheer jealously. Because the man would have left this earth with few regrets and lots of successes. I think it's heartwarming. Even if it leaves me green.

[@gregothy9190]

Two comedians, Edward Hopper Creaking boards, under The bowing feet and knees Of two comedians Empty theatre, full stage. Seats empty, slipped leash Splashing, like face paint Like cars honking to Themselves at a green light Endlessly impatient Waiting to be seen Wanting to be seen Televisions full of eyes, But their couches are empty Take your pet audience for a walk The dog park is not a good place Slipped leash Four stitches, behind the eye, and a terrier put down All because Two comedians, bowing With their knees

[@babyshambles818]

i once read that his marriage wasn't successful and according to the lonesome figures in his paintings i think that's right you can always see that the couples in the paintings aren't connecting in so many ways they are in their own worlds(sorry if there's any grammatical problems English is my second language)

[@tulyar57]

Most comments here focus on their own subjective interpretation which is fine. However, Hopper was also interested in colour and marked each local colour in preparatory sketches before embarking on the canvas. This one is no different, just sparser. If I am to be subjective I guess he was aware of the late work of such painters as Mark Rothko and therefore concentrated on the colour mood of 'detailed' empty space.

[@artbyty]

If I recall correctly Frank Sinatra purchased the painting. Edit: Sinatra's acquired it later on and subsequently sold it. It is part of the provenance.

[@myriamickx7969]

Is it correct that whenever Hopper put a woman in one of his paintings, he always portrayed his wife? I seem to have read that somewhere, but maybe I’m confusing with another artist.

[@EV-wp1fj]

I know this voice!!! Are you moonlighting now, Mr. Baumgartner? Is beautiful washi kozo paper getting that expensive? ;-)

[@marangm7596]

Saw Hoopers works for the first time this year in Seoul. Ended up going to the exhibition 3 times 🥲 As a film buff, his work speaks to me in such a profound way.

[@AndreasLarsson-k8m]

Van Gogh at same table as the clown in the beginning

[@ГравинаДужева]

Я расплакался...

[@samuelsarosi5278]

jaj new upoad!

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Jaj’

[@bonlynx]

😭

[@bonlynx]

Oh damn "In The Lonely City Olivia Laing discusses Jo's career and how it floundered because Edward was "profoundly opposed to its existence. Edward didn't just fail to support Jo's painting, but rather worked actively to discourage it, mocking and denigrating the few things she did manage to produce"."

[@lucienlodger]

Ow. Ow . ow

[@archaic1]

sad

[@vaiyaktikasolarbeam1906]

😥

[@archaic1]

ending got a lil too real

[@namesha9936]

Loneliness or alone-ness? They are not the same, right?

[@jacksonhartgraves]

@TedNivison are you related to hoppers wife? 😮

[@BreakerOvTheBlackWinds]

Maybe it's me but the comedians are also attired like doves.

[@unrealnews]

There's a lot to learn from Hopper. What he gets wrong points out the importance of what he gets right. The technical application of paint to the canvas leaves much to be desired, and the ratios between shapes form disturbing focal points. On the other hand, he composes the canvases perfectly and the bodily expressions within the figures and faces captures every important subtlety. While the textures sometimes seem to draw attention to themselves, the harmony between the colors and understanding of the way light impacts mood more than compensate. It may be that these observations are a product of examining these paintings through detail, and not the proper viewing distance.

[@phnxjp]

hello

[@Shawn.Grenier]

Hello

[@cht2162]

Vesti la giubba

[@firasayari688]

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