1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Colonial Church, Gloucester is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a church surrounded by trees, with the church's facade and tower visible. The church has a simple design, with a few windows and a doorway, and the tower rises above it, topped with a flag. The trees surrounding the church are tall and leafy, with branches stretching out towards the church. The image is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and shading used to create depth and texture. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, with the church and trees evoking a sense of peace and calm. The image is a lithograph, created using a technique that involves drawing on stone with a grease-based medium. For more information on this technique, look up lithography.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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