Inner Harbor

Inner Harbor

Childe Hassam

1918

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a calm coastal landscape with a body of water, distant boats, and silhouetted buildings. This artwork has a serene feel to it, and the sparse brushstrokes help create that feeling. The artist used a monochromatic palette, which adds to the calmness of the scene. Check out the technique: lithography, used by artist Hassam, Childe, to create this peaceful scene, is also used at the museum, but learn more about it through the technique: lithography.

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