Artwork
Toledo
Toledo is a gouache drawing by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Childe Hassam Toledo 1910; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 17739 [circled]
About this work
Overview
Toledo is a drawing created by Childe Hassam in 1910, using a mix of watercolor, gouache, pastel, and charcoal on paperboard.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a street scene dominated by a grand building facade, with a partial tree and figures adding depth to the composition.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed loose and expressive brushwork to capture the interplay of light and shadow on the ornate architecture, achieving a lively impressionistic effect.
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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.
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