Artwork
Bathing Beach, Bass Rocks
Bathing Beach, Bass Rocks is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bathing Beach, Bass Rocks is a circa 1918 black lithograph by American Impressionist Childe Hassam, one of over 3,000 works in his oeuvre spanning paintings, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph captures a serene coastal scene with scattered figures on a beach and a distant pier, emphasizing mood over detail. A nude figure is included, consistent with Hassam's recurrent themes.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines, the work conveys a sense of movement and light, evoking the spontaneity of a sketch. This approach is typical of Hassam's Impressionist technique.
History & Provenance
Created during Hassam's period of contributing to the introduction of Impressionism in America, alongside artists like Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman. Specific provenance details for this work are not provided.
Context
Part of Hassam's body of work focusing on coastal and urban scenes, Bathing Beach, Bass Rocks reflects his interest in everyday leisure activities set against natural landscapes.
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Artist
Frederick Childe Hassam (; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
