The artwork, titled “Celia Thaxter’s Garden, Isles of Shoals, Maine,” was created by Childe Hassam in 1890. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece is part of the Impressionism movement and falls under the genres of landscape and flower painting. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a vibrant garden with an exuberant display of colorful flowers, predominantly red and white blooms. The flowers appear to be swaying gently, suggesting a breezy summer day. In the background, an expansive view of the blue ocean and rocky isles is visible, giving depth and a tranquil atmosphere to the scene. The brushstrokes are characteristic of the Impressionist style, with a focus on capturing light and movement through loose, vivid applications of paint. The interplay of colors and textures in the flowers and foliage highlights the artist’s skill in rendering nature’s beauty with a delicate yet dynamic touch.
