This image was drawn on the back of Edward Hopper’s third grade report card dated October 23, 1891, when Hopper was nine years old. Edward Hopper (1882-1967), Little Boy Looking at the Sea, n.d., ink on paper, 4.5 x 3.5 in.
Notes:
- Source: Thank you Kurt @ Cultural Offering via Artdaily.org: Edward Hopper House unveils new collection of the American artist’s early years and memorabilia.
- Related Posts: Edward Hopper: Morning Sun
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Damn, feeling inadequate and it isn’t even 5a…
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Laughing. I thought the exact same thing. I can’t even draw a stick today, forget about 3rd grade.
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Whoa – defines natural talent (of which I have none). I’m such a fan – apparently even of his early, early work…
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Exactly. (I have less than none. I draw, it’s an embarrassment). And so me too on fan club status.
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Wow! I’ve always been such a fan of Hopper’s. So sad to think that even as a small child, he already was so sad and melancholy. What a lonely drawing. I’d love to see the flip side and see what his grades were and any comments his teachers made!
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Dora, thanks. I thought the same. Exactly the same.
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Amazing! 👏
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Isn’t it though?!?!
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Budding genius. I wonder if his teacher noticed ?
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Such a great question Van.
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Wikipedia says Hopper was a good student in grade school… and that his parents recognized his talent by the time he was 5 years old and fed it with supplies and training. Back then, in the late 1800’s, I think parents didn’t push the responsibility of their children’s futures onto their teachers like too many do now.
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Didn’t know this Dan. Thanks for the insight. And I tend to agree as to our teachers expected to carry this load today.
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I’d completely ignore the grades on flip side if my child brought home this. Perhaps that was the idea?
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Yes!
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Do we know who drew it? Edward, age nine? Or someone else?
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Hopper drew it. I think at age 9
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Very talented!
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I did not know his work – so I googled him. Love his style.
As for talent coming out at a young age, I think this happens more think!
I, too, was wondering what his grades were! LOL…
I was pleased to see that his parents encouraged his art from a very young age – so many are not given the same gift because of lack of means or lack of belief that it is a suitable career…
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You hadn’t heard of Hooper. What part of the Northern part of Northwest Territories do you hale from?
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I know, I know… hangs head in shame….
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Wow. Just Wow.
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Isn’t it though!?!?!
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i am in wow with him and his talent.
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So me too.
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I love this! The simplicity of it, and the subject is pure Hopper. Wonderful find. Thanks for sharing.
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Agree! And to create this so young. Wow.
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If you’ve got it; you’ve got it. If you ain’t; you ain’t… 🙂
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Bingo!
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Not a huge Hopper fan, but I love this drawing. My youngest daughter used to draw pictures of whole crowds from the back when she was very young. She’s a good artist still, but it was the first time I had seen a kid do this with such detail. Coool.
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Anything that you can share of your daughter’s work?
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Not currently. When she finished grad school and settled down with a partner, she sent for her boxes of ‘stuff.’ Which included her sketchbooks. Now she thinks she knows where they are, but she’s not sure. I hope she finds them, because there’s some irreplaceable stuff there. :*(
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Ok. We’ll wait Bela. :).
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Me too! What choice do I have? 😉
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So much emotion. Love Hopper. Thanks for posting.
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Me too Tracey. Thanks.
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