Storm King

Childe Hassam, 1918

The image shows a landscape with a body of water in the foreground, large hills or mountains in the background, and a steam-powered vessel emitting smoke on the horizon. The composition is divided by a horizon line, with the sky above and water below. The overall style uses a monochromatic palette of varying shades of gray, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The sky has soft, diffuse clouds, and the landforms in the distance blend seamlessly with the surrounding elements.
Artist
Childe Hassam
Date
1918
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
26.35 × 32.39 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a body of water in the foreground, large hills or mountains in the background, and a steam-powered vessel emitting smoke on the horizon. The composition is divided by a horizon line, with the sky above and water below. The overall style uses a monochromatic palette of varying shades of gray, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The sky has soft, diffuse clouds, and the landforms in the distance blend seamlessly with the surrounding elements.

Childe Hassam