The Dole, Winchester, Hampshire, England, 1925
The Dole, Winchester, Hampshire, England, 1925
THE ENGLISH
THE ENGLISH
For decades, Hoppé was fascinated by the people of England, and photographed individuals from all races, classes and trades, primarily in their normal everyday environments. The infinite variety of the people of London in particular was a constant inspiration to him.
I showed a series of photos of social types of a documentary nature. I was not influenced by any artistic aspirations. I wanted to give an interpretation of everyday people.
– E.O. Hoppé
Tap Room of Inn at Faversham, Kent, 1932
Tap Room of Inn at Faversham, Kent, 1932
The Thames from above Millwall, c. 1939
The Thames from above Millwall, c. 1939
Westminster Underground, London, 1937
Westminster Underground, London, 1937
Group of Children Busking on Guy Fawkes Night, London, 1929
Group of Children Busking on Guy Fawkes Night, London, 1929
Head Postman, Park Offices, London, 1934
Head Postman, Park Offices, London, 1934
Jimmy Victory, Port Isaac, Cornwall, 1932
Jimmy Victory, Port Isaac, Cornwall, 1932
Man from Bengal Sorting Rope, East End, London, 1933
Man from Bengal Sorting Rope, East End, London, 1933
Man Reading at Lunch Time, Hyde Park, London, 1933
Man Reading at Lunch Time, Hyde Park, London, 1933
Man with Baby Pram Watching Tennis Match, c. 1935
Man with Baby Pram Watching Tennis Match, c. 1935
National Adoption Home, Tower Cressy, London, 1932
National Adoption Home, Tower Cressy, London, 1932
Night Watchman at the Temple, London, 1934
Night Watchman at the Temple, London, 1934
Orators, Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1937
Orators, Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1937
Organist at Old Mill Church, Reigate Heath, Surrey, 1937
Organist at Old Mill Church, Reigate Heath, Surrey, 1937
Organ of the Albert Hall, London, 1932
Organ of the Albert Hall, London, 1932
Port Isaac, Cornwall, 1932
Port Isaac, Cornwall, 1932
Ras Prince Monolulu, London, 1929
Ras Prince Monolulu, London, 1929
Schoolgirls Playing Drums, 1934
Schoolgirls Playing Drums, 1934
Sitting in the Park, Bank Holiday, London, 1929
Sitting in the Park, Bank Holiday, London, 1929
Street Musicians, London, 1945
Street Musicians, London, 1945
Street scene, Limehouse Causeway, London, 1933
Street scene, Limehouse Causeway, London, 1933
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