This Week:  The Art Institute of Chicago

The biggest surprise to me was how much I was taken with Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.  It was on my list of things to run by and see, but I thought I would give it a few minutes and then move on.  I honestly thought I would be much more taken with American Gothic which is also an iconic image.  Even though American Gothic was only steps away it was Nighthawks that had my full attention.  There is something about seeing it in person.  The way that he portrayed light in the painting is perfect.  It has quickly zoomed to one of the top spots of my list of favorite paintings which is again surprising considering how much I love impressionist work.  Now I really want to see more Hopper work in person including New York Movie.  Guess I have to go to New York City soon!

Many, many more photographs from the Art Institute in this Flickr set.