Saturday, 31 January 2026

1906: Couple Drinking

 

"We noticed you from across the bar, and we dig your vibe"

Found this quirky bit of artwork by Edward Hopper, at a glance it looks like an ordinary scene, but look closer and there's an eerily artificial vibe to it. For instance the gentleman's face looks a bit like the Guy Fawkes mask V in V for Vendetta wears, and the woman's eyes are covered in shadow by her hair, giving her a low-key hostile air. 

But I'm no art critic, I just know what I like. 

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