Ryders House 1933

Edward Hopper, with his brush and canvas, made Ryders House sometime in his career. It’s got that signature Hopper feel, doesn't it? A kind of quiet stillness. Look at how he handles the white of the house. It’s not just white, is it? It's a whole range of off-whites and greys. It's almost like he's feeling his way around the form, one brushstroke at a time. There's a little red underneath, creeping up. It’s so subtle, but it gives the whole thing a pulse. And the roof is such a strong, dark plane against the sky, anchoring the composition. The way the light hits the side of the house, it feels like the most important thing in the world in that moment. The building looks so abandoned. Like a stage set. There is a little bit of Wyeth in here, can't you see it? And maybe some Fairfield Porter, too. Anyway, that's what I see. What do you see?