This realistic 1911 portrait depicts Adolphe Ramon, her studio assistant in Paris.
From his smooth cheeks to his patterned scarf, the contrasting surface textures create dramatic light effects, giving the work an enhanced tactile quality.
See it on view in The American Wing.
Celebrate Edward Hopper's 140th birthday at the Whitney this Friday!
Enjoy "Hopper Day" surprises and themed specials at the Whitney Cafe and Studio Bar in honor of the beloved painter. Join us starting at 10:30 am, with Pay-What-You-Wish admission from 7 to 10 pm. #HopperNY
Despite all that has happened in the past 2 years, it has been exceptional time for creativity. #harlem#cornrowsbraids#socialrealism https://t.co/4HIFiIExqf
The painting logged the highest selling price for a work by an American artist, overtaking Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled, 1982.
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