Excursion into Philosophy

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Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf oil painting
painting
work of art
artist Edward Hopper
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
creator Edward Hopper
creatorNationality American
dateOfCreation 1959
depicts bed
contemplative figure
interior scene
open book
seated man
sparsely furnished room
sunlight on floor
window
genre realism
hasAuthor Edward Hopper
hasColorPalette muted tones
strong light–shadow contrast
hasSubject domestic interior
male figure
philosophy book
reading
inception 1959
languageOfTitle English
materialUsed oil paint
medium oil on canvas
movement Realism
surface form: American realism

modern art
notableFor depiction of psychological isolation
philosophical subject matter
use of light to create mood
partOf Edward Hopper
surface form: Edward Hopper oeuvre
style Hopperesque
support canvas
theme alienation
existential reflection
introspection
isolation
solitude
title Excursion into Philosophy self-link

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Edward Hopper notableWork Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy title Excursion into Philosophy self-link