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.
Artiste
Childe Hassam
Datation
1918
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie en noir sur papier vélin
Dimensions
26,35 × 32,39 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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