The artwork titled “Autumn Hilltop, New England,” created by Childe Hassam in 1906, is an oil painting on canvas that adheres to the Impressionist art movement. The piece measures 56.4 by 61 centimeters and depicts a landscape scene. It is part of a private collection.
The artwork portrays an autumn scene on a hilltop in New England, featuring vibrant shades of orange and brown foliage, typifying the fall season. The towering trees dominate the composition with their golden leaves, standing against a clear blue sky, which contrasts the warm hues of the foliage. The artist employs broad, expressive brush strokes, characteristic of the Impressionist style, to capture the transient effects of light and the changing colors of the season. The landscape is detailed with earthen tones on the ground, interspersed with patches of greenery and hints of rocky terrain, evoking a serene and intimate connection with nature.