At the Florist (1889) by Childe Hassam

At the Florist - Childe Hassam - 1889

Artwork Information

TitleAt the Florist
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1889
Art MovementRealism

About At the Florist

The painting “At the Florist” by Childe Hassam, created in 1889, is an example of the Realism art movement, specifically classified as genre painting. This artwork reflects the everyday life of the time, capturing a scene set within a florist’s shop.

In the image, we see an indoor florist shop abundant with various flowers, which fill the scene with vibrant colors. Bouquets and blossoms arranged in different containers and wrapped in white paper contribute to the rich visual texture. Two women are positioned prominently in the foreground: one, dressed in dark attire with a hat adorned with flowers, appears to be a customer pondering her choice; the other, wearing an apron over her dress, holds a bunch of flowers in her arms and perhaps personifies a florist or a helper. Behind them, two figures, likely workers or additional customers, blend into the floral backdrop. The environment is further detailed with pots on the ground, and splashes of flowers scattered, indicating the bustle of the shop. Hassam’s brushwork gives an impression of light and shadow, adding depth and reality to the everyday scene, remaining true to the characteristic of the Realism movement that seeks to represent subjects as they appear in everyday life without embellishment or interpretation.

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