Nighthawks

Elements

Color

Action

Line

Space

Observations-

1.       Burnt red, dull green, mute black

2.       Few details- diner name , other buildings nameless

3.       Couple sitting together and man isolated

4.       Older man behind the counter- grabbing something

5.       Expressions on faces are blank

6.       Everywhere except diner is empty

7.       Diner only place light

8.       Both men are in dark suits and women is in vibrant red dress

9.       Man behind counter is in bright white shirt

10.   Diner itself is empty of equipment, minimal

11.   Not very busy, four figures not making large movements

12.   Men wearing similar apparel and similar stance

Interferences- creepy, sketchy, eerie, unnatural, lonely

Claim: In the painting “Nighthawks”, Edward Hopper uses burnt reds, dull green, muted black and nameless buildings to create an eerie stillness in the painting.