Edward Hopper was an artist best known for his masterful use of watercolors in the 1920's. He used light washes of color to suggest the sunkissed shores of his favorite subject to paint- Cape Ann, Massachusetts. This painting in particular, titled "House at Riverdale," showcases his talent for creating a striking contrast between sunlight and shadow. The blue tones placed in the shadows of the house are offset by the warm yellow of the sand dunes in the background. This is by far one of my favorite works of Hopper; I find the scene compelling in its relative simplicity.
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