1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bathing Beach, Bass Rocks is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with a few people scattered around. Some are sitting near the water’s edge, while others stand or walk along the shore. In the background, a long pier stretches into the distance, with more figures on it. The waves lap at the shore, and a small boat floats nearby, its shape simple and rough. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement and light, almost like a hurried sketch. The focus isn’t on detail but on the overall mood of the place. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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