Artwork
Virginia
Virginia 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: April 23 / [the artist's monogram] / 1918 / Virginia 11; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram]; lower left edge in green colored pencil by unknown hand: 585 [circled]; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: Virginia; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #14
About this work
Overview
Virginia is a 1918 lithograph by Childe Hassam, created using black ink on wove paper. The print depicts a young girl in a simple yet detailed representation.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a young girl standing in a frontal pose, wearing a knee-length dress with a gentle texture. Her neutral expression and long wavy hair contribute to a serene atmosphere, suggesting innocence and stillness.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Hassam's use of simple lines to define the girl's form. Light pencil work enhances the details of her dress, while the paneling in the background creates a sense of domestic environment.
Context
The artwork is an example of lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for subtle tonal variations and detailed textures.
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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.
