1927
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rainy Day, Williamsburg, Virginia is a 1927 ink by Childe Hassam, depicting Church Building, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows an old building with a central cupola surrounded by trees. It's a quiet scene with two figures walking in the foreground. The artist used intricate lines to convey texture and shading. The scene is in black and white, which creates contrast and dimension. I'm not sure what inspired this piece, but it looks like a snapshot of a moment. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: etching.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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