Jo Painting, Edward Hopper Edward Hopper, Cobb’s Barns and Distant Houses, 1930–1933. Jo, an accomplished watercolorist, encouraged Hopper (who then described himself as an illustrator) to try watercolors and she arranged for his work to be included in a Brooklyn Museum exhibition that she was in. Jo Painting Jo Home; Our team; Contact us; Questions? 80% off Hand paint oil painting reproduction of Jo Painting, one of the most famous paintings by Edward Hopper. Edward Hopper Paintings a Few Lighthouses – Edward Hopper (VII Find more prominent pieces of portrait at Wikiart.org – best visual art database. Introduction Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker. Edward Hopper 182 artworks painting. While he was most popularly known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching.