Childe Hassam, in full Frederick Childe Hassam, (born Oct. 17, 1859, Boston, Mass., U.S. - died Aug. 27, 1935, East Hampton, N.Y.), painter and printmaker, one of the foremost exponents of French Impressionism in American art.
Hassam studied in Boston and Paris (1886-89), where he fell under the influence of the Impressionists and took to painting in brilliant colour with touches of pure pigment. On his return from Paris he settled in New York City, where he became a member of the group known as The Ten.
His works are distinctive for their freshness and clear luminous atmosphere.
Scenes of New York life remained his favorite subject matter - e.g., Washington Arch, Spring (1890).
He also painted landscapes of New England and rural New York that, with their intense blue skies, lush foliage, and shimmering white light, became especially popular.
Hassam produced about 300 black-and-white etchings and lithographs that are notable for their sense of light and atmosphere. | © Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Frederick Childe Hassam (Dorchester, 17 ottobre 1859 - East Hampton, 27 agosto 1935) è stato un pittore impressionista statunitense.
Hassam dipinse scene di genere, figure umane, ritratti, nudi, interni, giardini, paesaggi verdi, paesaggi urbani, marine assolate, esterni sotto la neve e nature morte. Lavorò con l'olio, le tempere, gli acquarelli, i pastelli e fu anche incisore, disegnatore e illustratore.
Nel 1919 comprò una casa ad East Hampton, New York, dove nel 1935, all'età di 75 anni, si spense.
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Esposizione Universale del 1889, medaglia di bronzo;
Esposizione d'arte internazionale di Monaco del 1892, medaglia d'oro.
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