girl @ sewing machine (1921) hopper derived subject matter 2 primary sources: one, common features of american life (gas stations, motels, restaurants, theaters, railroads, , street scenes) , inhabitants; , two, seascapes , rural landscapes. regarding style, hopper defined himself amalgam of many races , not member of school, particularly ashcan school . once hopper achieved mature style, art remained consistent , self-contained, in spite of numerous art trends came , went during long career. hopper s seascapes fall 3 main groups: pure landscapes of rocks, sea, , beach grass; lighthouses , farmhouses; , sailboats. combined these elements. of these paintings depict strong light , fair weather; showed little interest in snow or rain scenes, or in seasonal color changes. painted majority of pure seascapes in period between 1916 , 1919 on monhegan island. hopper s long leg (1935) all-blue sailing picture simplest of elements, while ground swell (1939) more complex , depicts group of you...