Egeria
1927
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Childe Hassam
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Egeria is a 1927 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a serene nude figure kneeling on a stone surface, surrounded by dense foliage. The figure has long, wavy hair and is holding it with one hand. This detail suggests a sense of calm and quiet contemplation. The artwork also shows the artist's skill in creating texture and depth. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was created.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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![Nude [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/569fc48bc9ef425f/thumb.webp)
