blackwells island edward hopperEdward Hopper's Blackwell's Island presents an urban panorama, vividly depicting the architectural majesty of the buildings on the island. The viewer is confronted by a series of imposing buildings whose silhouettes are silhouetted against a vast, cloud spattered sky. The dark, industrial tones of the structures contrast with the bright, welcoming hues of some of the faades, while a solitary boat ploughs through the choppy waters of the river, adding