Quai de la North River, New York

Childe Hassam, 1901

The image shows a harbor from a slightly elevated perspective. The view overlooks the water and surrounding structures. The horizon merges with the sky, which has light clouds. In the background, there are faint outlines of distant land or other harbor structures. In the foreground, there are industrial elements like cranes and piers portrayed with loose brushstrokes. Boats are moored along the water, depicted with a mix of detailed lines and broader strokes. The color palette includes aquamarine, earthy browns, and ochre. The brushstrokes suggest quick capturing of the scene, giving the artwork a dynamic and unfinished aesthetic.
Artiste
Childe Hassam
Datation
1901
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Fusain et gouache au verso d’une publicité pour l’« Encyclopaedia Britannica »
Dimensions
16,19 × 27,15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a harbor from a slightly elevated perspective. The view overlooks the water and surrounding structures. The horizon merges with the sky, which has light clouds. In the background, there are faint outlines of distant land or other harbor structures. In the foreground, there are industrial elements like cranes and piers portrayed with loose brushstrokes. Boats are moored along the water, depicted with a mix of detailed lines and broader strokes. The color palette includes aquamarine, earthy browns, and ochre. The brushstrokes suggest quick capturing of the scene, giving the artwork a dynamic and unfinished aesthetic.

Childe Hassam