L’alta marea sul viale

Childe Hassam, probabilmente 1890

This is a painting of a horse-drawn carriage on a rainy day in an urban environment. Wet cobblestones reflect the overcast sky as the horse stands still, attached to a two-wheeled carriage. Umbrellas can be seen in the scene, suggesting light rain, with blurred figures walking past. The play of shadows and atmospheric effects is typical of street life in the city. The painting features a monochromatic palette of deep browns and blacks, giving it a moody and realistic tone.
Artista
Childe Hassam
Datazione
probabilmente 1890
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerellatura nera e grigia con lumeggiature bianche
Dimensioni
45,3 × 56,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a horse-drawn carriage on a rainy day in an urban environment. Wet cobblestones reflect the overcast sky as the horse stands still, attached to a two-wheeled carriage. Umbrellas can be seen in the scene, suggesting light rain, with blurred figures walking past. The play of shadows and atmospheric effects is typical of street life in the city. The painting features a monochromatic palette of deep browns and blacks, giving it a moody and realistic tone.

Childe Hassam