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Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton
Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Home Sweet Home Cottage, No.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp.
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Overview
Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton is a 1928 etching by Childe Hassam, an American artist known for his diverse body of work across various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene street scene featuring a row of simple wooden houses with steep roofs, evoking a sense of quietness and solitude. The contrast between the sharp lines of the houses and the fuzzy background creates a cozy yet isolated atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed a range of etching techniques, combining fine lines and rough shading to achieve depth and texture. The use of black ink and varied line quality contributes to the overall mood of the scene, with the houses emerging from a softly rendered background.
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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.
