Inner Harbor
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Childe Hassam
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Inner Harbor is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a harbor scene. There are several boats in the water, and buildings along the shore. The buildings are mostly white, with some darker roofs. The boats have masts and sails. The sky is light, and there are a few clouds. The artist has used lithography to create this image. The technique involves drawing on stone with a grease-based medium, then transferring the image to paper. This process allows for a range of tonal values and textures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Hassam, Childe.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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