Avenue of the Allies (aka Flags on the Waldorf) (1917) by Childe Hassam

Avenue of the Allies (aka Flags on the Waldorf) - Childe Hassam - 1917

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TitleAvenue of the Allies (aka Flags on the Waldorf)
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1917
Art MovementImpressionism

About Avenue of the Allies (aka Flags on the Waldorf)

The artwork titled “Avenue of the Allies (aka Flags on the Waldorf)” was created by Childe Hassam in 1917. It is part of the Impressionism art movement and belongs to the cityscape genre.

The artwork captures a vibrant urban scene featuring fluttering flags prominently displayed across the avenue. The flags, which include those of Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom, are depicted with rich, vivid colors against the backdrop of the Waldorf building, rendered in short, brisk brushstrokes characteristic of the Impressionist style. The scene below shows bustling city life, with people gathered and moving through the streets. The play of light and shadow gives depth to the composition, enhancing the dynamic and lively atmosphere of the moment.

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