Edward Hopper & Cape Ann Lecture Series: Hopper's Houses

This presentation on Hopper's Houses is an investigation of the places Hopper recorded, who lived there, and what they say about life in Gloucester. Hopper painted skylines, streetscapes, gables, and bay windows; mansions and workers’ houses; freight cars, outhouses, and lighthouses. Gloucester’s variety of architecture, topography, and sunlight has attracted artists since the mid-19th century. Hopper was drawn to the Victorian houses that proliferated here, although they were far out of fashion by his time. Let’s talk about how Hopper’s houses were compelling subjects nonetheless, and how they reflect the character of the city’s people.    

About the Presenter

Wendy Frontiero is an architect and historic preservation consultant, with a Master of Architecture degree from MIT and a Master’s degree in Preservation Studies from Boston University. Her clients have consisted mainly of municipalities and non-profit organizations, and she has done many projects documenting, evaluating, and promoting Cape Ann architecture. She is delighted to be a resident of Gloucester, where her father’s family has lived and worked for more than a century.

Cape Ann Museum hosts talks and gatherings, July 26 to Oct. 4, 2023 as part of the “Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape” lecture series.

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