Artwork
Avenue of the Allies
Avenue of the Allies is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left on stone: Childe Hassam / Oct 19th 1918 4 P.M.; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram]; lower left edge in green colored pencil by unknown hand: 954 [circled]; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: Avenue of the Allies; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #11; upper right verso in red colored pencil by unknown hand: [check mark]
About this work
Overview
Avenue of the Allies is a 1918 lithograph by Childe Hassam, created to promote wartime morale. The print depicts a vibrant street scene.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph shows Fifth Avenue in New York City adorned with rows of Allied flags during World War I. Pedestrians walk beneath, surrounded by loosely rendered buildings and street details.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed lithography for its capacity to produce bold, expressive lines. The resulting image conveys a sense of busy yet calm urban life, with loose and sketchy renderings of architecture and street details.
History & Provenance
This print is one of many Hassam created to support the war effort. It reflects the artist's interest in capturing the spirit of the times through his work.
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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.
