People in the Sun
E183435
People in the Sun is a 1960 painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts formally dressed figures sunbathing in a stark, isolated setting, reflecting themes of modern alienation and quiet introspection.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| People in the Sun canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1613840 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: People in the Sun Context triple: [Edward Hopper, notableWork, People in the Sun]
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A.
Sunshine
"Sunshine" is a 2007 science fiction thriller film directed by Danny Boyle about a crew’s perilous mission to reignite the dying sun, featuring Cillian Murphy in a leading role.
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B.
Day of the Sun
Day of the Sun is North Korea’s most important national holiday, marking the birth anniversary of founding leader Kim Il-sung with large-scale celebrations and state ceremonies.
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C.
Children of the Sun
Children of the Sun is a historical work by Alfred W. Crosby that examines how access to and control over solar energy—through agriculture, fossil fuels, and technology—has shaped human civilization and global power dynamics.
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D.
Anthem of the Sun
Anthem of the Sun is an experimental 1968 studio album by the Grateful Dead that blends live and studio recordings into a psychedelic sound collage.
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E.
People of the Sun
"People of the Sun" is a politically charged rap metal song by Rage Against the Machine that addresses the struggles and resistance of indigenous peoples, particularly in Mexico.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: People in the Sun Target entity description: People in the Sun is a 1960 painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts formally dressed figures sunbathing in a stark, isolated setting, reflecting themes of modern alienation and quiet introspection.
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A.
Sunshine
"Sunshine" is a 2007 science fiction thriller film directed by Danny Boyle about a crew’s perilous mission to reignite the dying sun, featuring Cillian Murphy in a leading role.
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B.
Day of the Sun
Day of the Sun is North Korea’s most important national holiday, marking the birth anniversary of founding leader Kim Il-sung with large-scale celebrations and state ceremonies.
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C.
Children of the Sun
Children of the Sun is a historical work by Alfred W. Crosby that examines how access to and control over solar energy—through agriculture, fossil fuels, and technology—has shaped human civilization and global power dynamics.
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D.
Anthem of the Sun
Anthem of the Sun is an experimental 1968 studio album by the Grateful Dead that blends live and studio recordings into a psychedelic sound collage.
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E.
People of the Sun
"People of the Sun" is a politically charged rap metal song by Rage Against the Machine that addresses the struggles and resistance of indigenous peoples, particularly in Mexico.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
painting
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work of art ⓘ |
| artist | Edward Hopper ⓘ |
| colorPalette |
muted tones
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strong contrasts of light and shadow ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator |
Edward Hopper
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Edward Hopper (American realist painter) ⓘ
linked to:
Edward Hopper
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| creatorNationality | American ⓘ |
| depicts |
figures facing the sun
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formally dressed figures ⓘ isolated setting ⓘ leisure activity ⓘ modern life ⓘ outdoor setting ⓘ people sunbathing ⓘ seated figures ⓘ stark landscape ⓘ sunlight ⓘ |
| genre | realism ⓘ |
| hasQuality |
ambiguity
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emphasis on light ⓘ emphasis on space ⓘ geometric composition ⓘ minimal narrative ⓘ psychological tension ⓘ quiet atmosphere ⓘ stillness ⓘ |
| hasTitleLanguage | English ⓘ |
| inception | 1960 ⓘ |
| medium |
oil on canvas
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oil paint ⓘ |
| movement |
20th-century American art
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American realism ⓘ |
| partOf | late works of Edward Hopper ⓘ |
| style |
Hopperesque
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figurative painting ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
human figures in landscape
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people at leisure ⓘ |
| theme |
anonymity in modern society
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contemplation ⓘ detachment ⓘ emotional distance between individuals ⓘ modern alienation ⓘ quiet introspection ⓘ urban isolation ⓘ |
| title | People in the Sun ⓘ |
| yearOfCreation | 1960 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: People in the Sun Description of subject: People in the Sun is a 1960 painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts formally dressed figures sunbathing in a stark, isolated setting, reflecting themes of modern alienation and quiet introspection.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.