Walt Whitman's Birthplace
1927
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern farmhouse
1927
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a quiet coastal scene. A small white house sits near the water. The sky is soft, the grass a little wild. This etching shows Walt Whitman’s childhood home. Hassam used fine lines to capture light and shadow. It feels more like a memory than a photo. Check out Hassam, Childe next time you’re at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
