tramp steamer edward hopperEdward Hopper's Tramp Steamer shows a liner on a stretch of water, with a barely distinguishable coastal landscape in the background. The dominant colours are cold, industrial tones, such as the grey and black of the ship, contrasting with the dark blue of the water and the white of the sky. Despite the absence of figures, the work has a contemplative atmosphere, evoking solitude and isolation. Tramp Steamer is a testament to Hopper's ability to