The Island Garden (1892) by Childe Hassam

Artwork Name

The Island Garden
Artist

Childe Hassam (1859–1935), American
Dimensions

Oil on canvas
Collection Source
License

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About the Artist

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.

Artwork Story

“The Island Garden” is a watercolor painting created in 1892 by Childe Hassam, depicting the garden of poet Celia Thaxter on Appledore Island, part of the Isles of Shoals off the coast of Maine. The painting features vibrant poppies and other flora bathed in sunlight, capturing the vitality and beauty of nature.

Hassam employed an Impressionist style, using bright colors and fluid brushwork to convey the garden’s light and seasonal atmosphere. This work not only reflects his love for nature but also his friendship with Thaxter.

Impressionism