Artwork
Giant Elm, Easthampton
Giant Elm, Easthampton is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: August 27th / [the artist's monogram] / 1929; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: The Giant Elm, Easthampton; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 18 3/4 x 21; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #15
About this work
Overview
'Giant Elm, Easthampton' is an etching by Childe Hassam, executed in black on wove paper. The print depicts a large tree from a low vantage point.
Subject & Meaning
The tree's expansive canopy and trunk dominate the composition, creating a sense of grandeur. The ground-level perspective emphasizes the tree's scale and presence.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed a meticulous cross-hatching technique to convey texture and depth, utilizing the interplay of light and shadow to add complexity to the monochromatic image.
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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.
