Norman Structure
1885
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Norman Structure is a 1885 ink by Childe Hassam, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a cluster of old buildings with steep roofs and small windows. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried drawing. A fence runs along the bottom, and the whole scene looks a little faded. The artist focused on shapes and shadows over details, which was common in quick studies. The buildings look like they’re from a long time ago, but the drawing itself is rough and sketchy. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build up tones with lines like these.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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