Artwork
An Easthampton Idyll
An Easthampton Idyll is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: July 11 / [the artist's monogram] / 1923; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: IDYL / An Easthampton Idyl; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #11
About this work
Overview
An Easthampton Idyll is a 1923 print by Childe Hassam, executed in etching on wove paper. It presents a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tree-lined path leading to distant structures, evoking a sense of tranquility and inviting the viewer into a natural scene.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed detailed etching techniques, utilizing fine lines and cross-hatching to convey depth and texture, rendering the trees and buildings in a monochromatic palette.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Childe Hassam (; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
