Sunbeam Car and Driver, Seen from the Back, 1924
Sunbeam Car and Driver, Seen from the Back, 1924
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
English-Chinese Family, Docklands,London , 1934
English-Chinese Family, Docklands,London , 1934
Flower Lady, Piccadilly Circus, London, c. 1921
Flower Lady, Piccadilly Circus, London, c. 1921
Bell-ringing at the Ancient Society of College Youths, London, 1935
Bell-ringing at the Ancient Society of College Youths, London, 1935
Borstal Country Dancing Ladies, London, 1938
Borstal Country Dancing Ladies, London, 1938
Boy Eating Chips, London, c. 1935
Boy Eating Chips, London, c. 1935
British Museum Underground Station, London, 1937
British Museum Station, London, 1937
Children in London, 1937
Children in London, 1937
Chimney Sweep, King’s Highway, Kent, England, 1932
Chimney Sweep, King’s Highway, Kent, England, 1932
Classroom, Westminster School, London, 1932
Classroom, Westminster School, London, 1932
Cockney Pearlie, London, 1930
Cockney Pearlie, London, 1930
Couple with Car, c. 1952
Couple with Car, c. 1952
Craske’s School of Dance, London 1928
Craske’s School of Dance, London 1928
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