Lafayette Street
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Lafayette Street is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy city street corner. Buildings line both sides, packed with windows and signs. People walk on the sidewalk, some carrying bags or umbrellas. The drawing is loose and quick, with lots of scribbly lines and dark patches for shadows. Notice how the artist mixes tiny details—like streetlights and lampposts—with big, bold shapes for the buildings. It feels like a snapshot of a moment in time, but drawn fast. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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