1912
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
The Gorge, Appledore is a 1912 unspecified by Childe Hassam, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting depicts a rugged, rocky gorge with steep cliffs and a deep blue sea in the background. The cliffs are rendered in shades of brown, gray, and white, with touches of orange and yellow. The sea is a deep blue, almost black, and appears calm. In the foreground, the rocks are depicted in bold, expressive brushstrokes, with visible texture and impasto. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the rocks are about to tumble into the sea. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the gorge. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, look up Childe Hassam.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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