Childe Hassam

Childe Hassam
Childe Hassam (1859–1935), American, was a pioneering American Impressionist painter born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Renowned for capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere in urban and natural settings, he studied in Paris and was influenced by French Impressionism. Upon returning to the U.S., Hassam became a central figure in New York’s art scene, producing numerous works depicting cityscapes, New England coastlines, and country gardens. As a founding member of “The Ten,” he played a key role in promoting American Impressionism.  
  • The Victorian Chair (1906)

    The Victorian Chair (1906)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A sunlit Victorian chair draped in fabric, rendered with delicate brushstrokes that celebrate quiet elegance.

  • Point Lobos (1914)

    Point Lobos (1914)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A dynamic coastal scene where crashing waves and weathered rocks collide under a shifting sky.

  • Low Tide, Isles of Shoals (1903)

    Low Tide, Isles of Shoals (1903)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A serene coastal scene where receding tides reveal hidden textures and quiet beauty, bathed in soft light.

  • The South Ledges, Appledore (1913)

    The South Ledges, Appledore (1913)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A vivid coastal scene where sunlight and sea collide, capturing the wild energy of Appledore’s rocky shores.

  • Lady in a Garden (circa 1900)

    Lady in a Garden (circa 1900)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A woman in a sunlit garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers, embodies quiet harmony and the fleeting beauty of nature.

  • In the Old House (1914)

    In the Old House (1914)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    A sunlit, nostalgic glimpse into a rustic interior, where light and shadow dance across aged wood and forgotten corners.

  • April(The Green Gown)

    April(The Green Gown)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    Hassam portrays a springtime woman with daffodils, showcasing nature’s beauty.

  • Field of Poppies, Isles of Shoals (1890)

    Field of Poppies, Isles of Shoals (1890)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    Hassam captured the natural beauty of poppy fields in the Isles of Shoals.

  • Pomona (1900)

    Pomona (1900)

    Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)

    Hassam depicts Roman goddess Pomona, symbolizing cultural nurturing and heritage.