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​.

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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

Richard Pettibone (1938 - 2024)
Richard Pettibone
1938 - 2024
Simkha Faibusovich Simkhovitch (1885 - 1949)
Simkha Faibusovich Simkhovitch
1885 - 1949
Ralston Crawford (1906 - 1978)
Ralston Crawford
1906 - 1978
Theodore Roszak (1907 - 1981)
Theodore Roszak
1907 - 1981
Patricia Buckley Moss (1933 - 2024)
Patricia Buckley Moss
1933 - 2024
Robert Smithson (1938 - 1973)
Robert Smithson
1938 - 1973
Chris Martin (1954)
Chris Martin
1954
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897 - 1969)
Erwin Blumenfeld
1897 - 1969
Nancy Graves (1939 - 1995)
Nancy Graves
1939 - 1995
George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)
George Nakashima
1905 - 1990
Francis Augustus Silva (1835 - 1886)
Francis Augustus Silva
1835 - 1886
Will Cotton (1965)
Will Cotton
1965
Kay Sage (1898 - 1963)
Kay Sage
1898 - 1963
Conrad Marca-Relli (1913 - 2000)
Conrad Marca-Relli
1913 - 2000
Joe Goode (1937)
Joe Goode
1937
Lubna Agha (1949 - 2012)
Lubna Agha
1949 - 2012

Creators American Impressionism

Rodolphe-Théophile Bosshard (1889 - 1960)
Rodolphe-Théophile Bosshard
1889 - 1960
Joseph de Bray (1630 - 1664)
Joseph de Bray
1630 - 1664
Arpita Singh (1937)
Arpita Singh
1937
Leno Prestini (1906 - 1963)
Leno Prestini
1906 - 1963
Adam Antes (1891 - 1984)
Adam Antes
1891 - 1984
Maria Hiller-Foell (1880 - 1943)
Maria Hiller-Foell
1880 - 1943
Karel Brož (1836 - 1901)
Karel Brož
1836 - 1901
Heinrich Vogeler (1872 - 1942)
Heinrich Vogeler
1872 - 1942
Gustav Adolf Krausche (1850 - 1917)
Gustav Adolf Krausche
1850 - 1917
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (1913 - 1993)
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko
1913 - 1993
Maximilian Hagstotz ()
Maximilian Hagstotz
Karl Hofer (1878 - 1955)
Karl Hofer
1878 - 1955
Karl Gehri (1850 - 1922)
Karl Gehri
1850 - 1922
Alfred William Hunt (1830 - 1896)
Alfred William Hunt
1830 - 1896
Paul Koken (1853 - 1910)
Paul Koken
1853 - 1910
Boris Vasilievich Bessonov (1862 - 1934)
Boris Vasilievich Bessonov
1862 - 1934
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