Artwork
The Little School House, Land of Nod
The Little School House, Land of Nod is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left on stone: Childe Hassam / Land of Nod June 1918; lower right in graphite: [artist's monogram]; lower left edge in green colored pencil by unknown hand: 463 [circled]; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Little Schoolhouse; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #29-
About this work
Overview
The Little School House, Land of Nod is a 1918 lithograph by Childe Hassam, created using black ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary white schoolhouse in a field at dusk, with a warm glow emanating from its open door, evoking a sense of tranquility and isolation.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed lithography, drawing directly on a stone with greasy crayon, to achieve the monochromatic composition characterized by expressive, rough textures.
Context
Created during World War I, this work reflects a trend among artists of the time to seek comfort in depicting serene, idyllic scenes.
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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.
