Dec 14, 2022
4 min read
The Unforgettable Ambience of Edward Hopper’s ‘Automat’
Why the painting still resonates today
A solitary woman sits in a cafe staring at her cup of coffee. Her hat and coat tell us that the night outside is cold. The detail of her gloves — one removed, the other still on her hand — seems to suggest that this is an impromptu visit and that she is uncertain how long she will stay.
