Childe Hassam (1859 - 1935) - photo 1

Childe Hassam

Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, celebrated for his urban and coastal scenes. Born on October 17, 1859, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Hassam was a pivotal figure in introducing French Impressionism to the American art scene. His prolific output includes over 3,000 works ranging from oils and watercolors to etchings and lithographs​​.

Hassam's technique was characterized by the use of light and vibrant colors, often focusing on bustling cityscapes and tranquil New England coastlines. He spent significant periods in Europe, particularly Paris, where he absorbed elements of the avant-garde styles of the time. Despite this, he often emphasized a connection to English landscape traditions over French ones​​.

Some of his most acclaimed works capture the essence of places like the Isles of Shoals in Maine and East Hampton in Long Island, where he later made his summer home. These settings often featured in his paintings, reflecting the picturesque and serene landscapes that contrasted with his urban subjects​.

Hassam's legacy includes his influence on American collectors and institutions, helping to cultivate a taste for Impressionism in the United States. His works are held in major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, ensuring his continued recognition as a key figure in American art history​.

For those interested in exploring more about Hassam's life and works, signing up for updates on exhibitions and sales can provide valuable insights into his contributions to Impressionism. Subscribe for updates on new collections and auction events related to Frederick Childe Hassam's artworks.

Date and place of birt:17 october 1859, Boston, USA
Date and place of death:27 august 1935, Long Island, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Ten American Painters
Genre:Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting
Art style:American Impressionism, Impressionism, Modern art, Realism

Creators USA

Derek Fordjour (1974)
Derek Fordjour
1974
Sol LeWitt (1928 - 2007)
Sol LeWitt
1928 - 2007
John Dill Laddie (1943)
John Dill Laddie
1943
John Angus Chamberlain (1927 - 2011)
John Angus Chamberlain
1927 - 2011
Matt Lamb (1932 - 2012)
Matt Lamb
1932 - 2012
George Henry Bogert (1864 - 1944)
George Henry Bogert
1864 - 1944
Catherine Murphy (1946)
Catherine Murphy
1946
Ernest Viveiros (1954)
Ernest Viveiros
1954
Osvaldo Romberg (1938 - 2019)
Osvaldo Romberg
1938 - 2019
María Berrío (1982)
María Berrío
1982
Charles Harold Davis (1856 - 1933)
Charles Harold Davis
1856 - 1933
Theaster Gates (1973)
Theaster Gates
1973
George Segal (1924 - 2000)
George Segal
1924 - 2000
Matt Mullican (1951)
Matt Mullican
1951
Ernest Leonard Blumenschein (1874 - 1960)
Ernest Leonard Blumenschein
1874 - 1960
Charles Wyatt Eaton (1849 - 1896)
Charles Wyatt Eaton
1849 - 1896

Creators American Impressionism

Percival Leonard Rosseau (1859 - 1939)
Percival Leonard Rosseau
1859 - 1939
Charles Zaccharie Landelle (1821 - 1908)
Charles Zaccharie Landelle
1821 - 1908
Johann Christian Hirt (1836 - 1897)
Johann Christian Hirt
1836 - 1897
Heinrich Vogeler (1872 - 1942)
Heinrich Vogeler
1872 - 1942
Orest Georgievich Vereysky (1915 - 1993)
Orest Georgievich Vereysky
1915 - 1993
Anita Catarina Malfatti (1889 - 1964)
Anita Catarina Malfatti
1889 - 1964
Paul Emil Gabel (1875 - 1938)
Paul Emil Gabel
1875 - 1938
Henri Louis Levasseur (1853 - 1934)
Henri Louis Levasseur
1853 - 1934
Emile Lahner (1893 - 1980)
Emile Lahner
1893 - 1980
Adrien Étienne Gaudez (1845 - 1902)
Adrien Étienne Gaudez
1845 - 1902
John Robertson Reid (1851 - 1926)
John Robertson Reid
1851 - 1926
Leon-Victor Dupre (1816 - 1879)
Leon-Victor Dupre
1816 - 1879
Mario Tozzi (1895 - 1979)
Mario Tozzi
1895 - 1979
Anselmo Guinea (1854 - 1906)
Anselmo Guinea
1854 - 1906
Rudolf Tewes (1879 - 1965)
Rudolf Tewes
1879 - 1965
Jean-Michel Cels (1819 - 1894)
Jean-Michel Cels
1819 - 1894