Childe Hassam

Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was a prominent American Impressionist painter celebrated for his luminous urban and coastal scenes. Drawing inspiration from French Impressionism, Hassam's brushwork captured the essence of light and atmosphere in works like "Flag" series, which portrayed patriotic fervor during World War I. With his depictions of New York streets, New England landscapes, and intimate interiors, Hassam played a pivotal role in popularizing Impressionism in the United States, leaving a lasting legacy in American art history.

Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was a prominent American Impressionist painter celebrated for his luminous urban and coastal scenes. Drawing inspiration from French Impressionism, H...
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Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was a prominent American Impressionist painter celebrated for his luminous urban and coastal scenes. Drawing inspiration from French Impressionism, Hassam's brushwork captured the essence of light and atmosphere in works like "Flag" series, which portrayed patriotic fervor during World War I. With his depictions of New York streets, New England landscapes, and intimate interiors, Hassam played a pivotal role in popularizing Impressionism in the United States, leaving a lasting legacy in American art history.

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