Artwork
New York Bouquet
New York Bouquet is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left on stone: Childe Hassam / Nov. 14th 1917; lower left in graphite: [the artist's monogram]; lower left edge in green colored pencil by unknown hand: 1463 [circled]; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: New York Bouquet; lower right in graphite by unknown hand: 10 x 18 1/4
About this work
Overview
New York Bouquet is a 1917 lithograph by Childe Hassam, depicting a tall building from a street-level perspective.
Subject & Meaning
The print showcases a building's architectural details, such as arched windows, and a nearby flag, introducing a sense of dynamism to the urban scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in black on wove paper, the lithograph features a monochromatic palette and sketch-like techniques, utilizing simple lines and shades of black and grey to capture the essence of the scene.
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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.
