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Childe Hassam, 1888

The image shows a group of people primarily seen from the waist up, although some individuals are shown in full length. The central figure is facing to the right, standing in a carriage while wearing a long-sleeved white dress with tiered ruffles. Her face is depicted in profile, and she has short, dark hair under a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a ribbon. Next to her, another woman also stands wearing a white dress and a similar wide-brimmed hat, her face facing forward. Below them is another individual sitting in the carriage, wearing a brown outfit and holding a black umbrella. The scene includes several other figures in the background, some wearing dark coats, top hats, or holding umbrellas. The carriage they are in is dark with a visible wheel and lantern. The background features a crowd of people softly painted in varying shades, suggesting a bustling outdoor setting with muted tones blending into an understated, impressionistic sky.
Artista
Childe Hassam
Datazione
1888
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e gouache su grafite
Dimensioni
23 × 17,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a group of people primarily seen from the waist up, although some individuals are shown in full length. The central figure is facing to the right, standing in a carriage while wearing a long-sleeved white dress with tiered ruffles. Her face is depicted in profile, and she has short, dark hair under a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a ribbon. Next to her, another woman also stands wearing a white dress and a similar wide-brimmed hat, her face facing forward. Below them is another individual sitting in the carriage, wearing a brown outfit and holding a black umbrella. The scene includes several other figures in the background, some wearing dark coats, top hats, or holding umbrellas. The carriage they are in is dark with a visible wheel and lantern. The background features a crowd of people softly painted in varying shades, suggesting a bustling outdoor setting with muted tones blending into an understated, impressionistic sky.

Childe Hassam