“Bathing Pool, Appledore,” created in 1907 by Childe Hassam and belonging to the Impressionism movement, is a landscape artwork. The artwork captures a coastal scene at Appledore, with the signature Impressionistic technique of loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
Within the artwork, the viewer is presented with a dynamic depiction of the seashore. The bright palette of blues, greens, and whites portrays the shimmering sea and rugged coastal terrain. Hassam masterfully uses short, energetic brushstrokes to evoke the texture of the waves and rocky islands in the distance. In the foreground, several bathers and a colorful, red-striped beach hut suggest a lively scene, adding a human element to the otherwise natural landscape. The overall composition radiates the charm of a serene summer day by the sea, vividly encapsulating the light and ambiance typical of Impressionist landscapes.