Artwork
Girl in a Modern Gown
Girl in a Modern Gown is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:center left in plate: Easthampton / [the artist's monogram] / June 19 / 1922; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp.; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Girl in a Modern Gown; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #17
About this work
Overview
Girl in a Modern Gown is a 1922 print by Childe Hassam, created using etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a poised woman standing in a doorway, wearing a modern dress that embodies early 20th-century femininity. The detailed rendering of her attire and accessories conveys a sense of contemporary elegance.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed etching and drypoint to achieve subtle patterns and textures in the woman's dress and the background, showcasing his skill with these techniques.
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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.
