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Edward Hopper Paints His World

Robert Burleigh

4/5 ( ratings)

As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.

Edward Hopper's story is one of courage, resilience, and determination. In this striking picture book biography, Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor invite young readers into the world of a truly special American painter .

Pages: 40

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Release: August 19, 2014

ISBN: 0805087524

ISBN 13: 9780805087529

Edward Hopper Paints His World

Robert Burleigh

4/5 ( ratings)

As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.

Edward Hopper's story is one of courage, resilience, and determination. In this striking picture book biography, Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor invite young readers into the world of a truly special American painter .

Pages: 40

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Release: August 19, 2014

ISBN: 0805087524

ISBN 13: 9780805087529

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