A Rainy Day, New York (1889) by Childe Hassam

A Rainy Day, New York - Childe Hassam - 1889

Artwork Information

TitleA Rainy Day, New York
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1889
Art MovementImpressionism

About A Rainy Day, New York

The artwork titled “A Rainy Day, New York” was created by artist Childe Hassam in 1889. It is associated with the Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of genre painting, which depicts scenes from everyday life.

In this piece, Hassam captures the essence of a rainy day in New York with loose brushwork and an emphasis on the effects of light. The central figure, a woman dressed in a light-colored gown and wearing a dark hat, stands out amidst the rainy cityscape. Her attire, including her dress and the detailing of her hat, indicates a sense of fashion and possibly a social stature that aligns with city life during that period. Behind her, there are suggestions of other figures, possibly passersby, who are less defined, helping to create a sense of depth and movement. The wet street reflects light, which can be seen in the dappling of colors on the ground, adding to the overall impressionistic feel of the painting. Hassam uses a palette that conveys the diffused light of an overcast, rainy day, yet he brightens it with pops of color to avoid a somber tone.

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