The White House
1925
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The White House is a 1925 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a grand white building with tall columns and a flag on top. In front, a black iron fence holds back a crowd of people—some standing, some walking. Trees with loose, sketchy leaves frame the sides, and the whole scene is drawn in black lines on a light background. The artist used quick, scratchy marks to show movement in the trees and people, almost like hurried notes. The White House’s details—like the windows and steps—are clear, but the crowd feels alive and messy. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Hassam make prints with acid and metal plates.
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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