picture of a diner

[simonruss]

there is a picture/painting of what appears to be an american diner on a street corner (in the 50's) either late at night or early am.
with a few customers inside. any ideas??

[coccinelle]

I know the picture because french kids have it in their books at 6th form level and have to describe it. I'll try to get some info. on it if nobody comes up with anything. What do you need to know?

[simonruss]

i was wondering what its called and by whom,

[coccinelle]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nighthawks

is this it?

[paddywak]

I've just been channel hopping and by some coincidence on the sky Sci-fi chanel two characters in the program "Dead like Me" were discussing this self same painting

[saxy_jag]

Note the interesting absence of a door in that diner ...

[jno]

you can't see it all, saxy jag

[cheshamgirl]

I believe it would be a painting by Jack Vettriano

[cheshamgirl]

Sorry just had to go and check - could it be 'Daytona Diner' by Jack Vettriano

[sg]

Is it Nighthawks by Edward Hopper?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/udronotto/5073694 23/

[simonruss]

hi all, many thanks, its the edward hopper one i had in mind. many thanks to you all. happy christmas!!!