Headlands

Childe Hassam

Created:

Movement:

1913

Impressionism

key Notes:

Coastal Landscape, Impressionistic Light

Dimensions:

30 x 36 1/4 in. (76.2 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Headlands," painted by Childe Hassam in 1910, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American Impressionist movement, characterized by its vibrant color palette and dynamic brushwork. The work reflects Hassam's fascination with coastal landscapes, specifically the rugged beauty of New England, and contributes to the broader narrative of early 20th-century American art by emphasizing the interplay between light and nature.

Description of the work:

"Headlands," painted by Childe Hassam in 1908, depicts a coastal landscape characterized by its dynamic interplay of light and color, showcasing the artist's signature Impressionist style. The composition features a rugged shoreline with vibrant, textured brushstrokes that convey the movement of waves and the atmospheric effects of the sky, emphasizing the natural beauty of the New England coast.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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