Description

A guided walking tour past select Gloucester houses made famous by painter Edward Hopper. As part of the Essex National Heritage Commission Trails & Sails weekend of walks and water, we are pleased to offer this tour at no charge. Space is limited and there are no reservations - first come, first served. American realist painter Edward Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions during the summer months in the years 1912, 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1928. His earliest visit in 1912 was made in the company of fellow artist Leon Kroll. During his second visit to Cape Ann in 1923, Hopper courted the young artist Josephine Nivison. He also began working in watercolor, capturing the local landscape and architecture in loosely rendered, light filled paintings. In 1924, Hopper and Nivison who were newly married returned to Gloucester on an extended honeymoon and continued to explore the area by foot and streetcar. During his final two visits to the area, in 1926 and 1928, Hopper produced some of his finest paintings. This special walking tour will explore the neighborhood surrounding the Museum, which includes many of the Gloucester houses immortalized by Hopper's paintings. Trails & Sails is coordinated by the Essex National Heritage Commission to raise regional awareness of Essex County's resources, encourage visitation, and foster stewardship and preservation of its heritage sites. Explore the many cultural, historic, and natural sites during two weekends of free events featuring a variety of walks, guided hikes, sails, historical tours, and adventures. Create your own itinerary at www.trailsandsails.org.