The artwork, titled “Field of Poppies, Isles of Shaos, Appledore”, was created by Childe Hassam in the year 1890. This piece belongs to the Impressionist art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene and picturesque landscape dominated by a field of vibrant poppies. The scene is situated near a body of water, indicated by the faint silhouette of a sailboat in the background. A path meanders through the lush greenery, leading the viewer’s eye through the composition. The poppies, in various shades of red and pink, are the focal point, exuding a sense of natural beauty and tranquility. The delicate brushwork and harmonious color palette are quintessential characteristics of Impressionism, capturing the ephemeral quality of light and atmosphere.
