They are stunning images which pay tribute to the work of a renowned painter.
Although there initially seems little between them, one set are photographs and the other the paintings on which they are based.
For his project, Richard Tuschman decided to recreate the paintings of Edward Hopper by photographing famous scenes from his hero’s work.
Ambitious: For his project, Richard Tuschman decided to recreate the paintings of Edward Hopper through photographs
Stunning: This is Edward Hopper’s original painting
Impressive: Although the photographs are extremely similar to Hopper’s paintings, Mr Tuschman offers his own unique take
Matching: Edward Hopper’s painting was the inspiration behind the photograph above
As reported by Flavorwire, Mr Tuschman decided to embark on the ambitious project because of his appreciation of Hopper’s work.
He said: ‘I have always loved the way his paintings, with an economy of means, are able to address the mysteries and complexities of the human condition.’
In his stunning photographs, Mr Tuschman uses his subjects to emulate the vibrant characters in Hopper’s paintings.
Famous scenes from the original paintings, such as a naked woman looking out of a window and a woman sat deep in thought next to a sleeping man on a bed, are re-enacted.
Thoughtful: This photograph by Mr Tuschman pays inspiration to Hopper’s painting of a woman deep in thought next to a sleeping man on a bed
Mysterious: Mr Tuschman decided to embark on the ambitious project because of his appreciation of Hopper’s work
Realistic: Mr Tuschman uses his subjects to emulate the vibrant characters in Hopper’s paintings
Famous: Scenes from Hopper’s original paintings, such as this, are recreated by the Mr Tuschman
However, although Hopper’s paintings are famed for posing more questions than answers, Mr Tuschman also poses new and interesting mysteries, offering his own unique take on the paintings.
Mr Tuschman creates photographic images for book covers and magazines. In the early 1990s he started experimenting with digital imaging.
His award-winning work has been widely recognised around the world and has found a wide audience in the commercial sector.
Edward Hopper was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker. He was most widely known for his oil paintings. His paintings were known to reflect his personal vision of modern American life.
Well-known: Tuschman’s award-winning work has been widely recognised around the world
Renowned: Hopper was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker
