portentsofwoe:June 7th, 1942: Edward Hopper completes his best known painting, the seminal Nighthawk
portentsofwoe:June 7th, 1942: Edward Hopper completes his best known painting, the seminal Nighthawks. When asked by a Chicago Tribute reporter about the philosophical meaning behind the diner having no clearly visible exits Hopper responded, “Shit. Fuck. I did it again. Goddamnit. Fuck. Not again. I did it again. Shit.” and slammed his hat on his leg. -- source link