The artwork titled “Brittany Peasant at The Pardon” was created by the artist Childe Hassam in the year 1897. This piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and is a portrait.
The artwork portrays a young woman, presumably a peasant from Brittany, depicted during a prayerful moment at a religious pardon, which is a traditional Breton ceremony. She is dressed in a traditional striped dress with a floral apron, and her delicate lace-trimmed coif, a type of traditional headwear, adds an air of authenticity and historical context to the scene. The young woman is shown with her hands clasped in prayer, her serene expression emphasizing the solemnity of the occasion. The background is a lush green, rendered with short, soft brushstrokes characteristic of Impressionism, suggesting a natural, outdoor setting. The overall composition, with its harmonious color palette and meticulous attention to detail, epitomizes Childe Hassam’s ability to capture both the spiritual and cultural essence of the scene.
