1890
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Up-Tide on the Avenue is a 1890 by Childe Hassam, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a horse pulling a wagon down a muddy city street. The buildings on either side are dark and blocky, with rainwater pooling on the ground. The horse’s coat is dark, almost blending into the shadows, while the wagon looks heavy and worn. The artist used mostly black, gray, and white to create a gritty, rainy mood. The paint looks watery, almost like ink, with some white added to brighten key spots. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light and quick brushstrokes.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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