Chop Suey

American realist painter Edward Hopper created this mesmerizing scene in 1929. features two, new age female patrons sitting at a second floor Chinese restaurant that the Hooper family frequented in Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York. The enveloping colour palette and hypnotic shifting light are the immediate features that draw in the viewer of this piece, and on closer inspection Hopper is showcasing the shifting role in the American female workforce, with the woman in emerald green holding the focal point of this artwork. Hopper's ability to create a fleeting glimpse of modern day America with this piece attests to his masterful collaboration of a relatable scene, rhythmic colour palette and realistic moment in American history. a captivating reproduction worthy of a special place in a contemporary or vintage inspired interior decor.