Fifth Avenue in Winter (1901) by Childe Hassam

Fifth Avenue in Winter - Childe Hassam - 1901

Artwork Information

TitleFifth Avenue in Winter
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1901
Art MovementImpressionism

About Fifth Avenue in Winter

“Fifth Avenue in Winter,” created by Childe Hassam in 1901, is an exemplary work of the Impressionism movement and falls within the genre of genre painting. The artwork captures a bustling urban scene during a snowy winter day, with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages populating Fifth Avenue.

In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a street blanketed in snow, characterized by soft, impressionistic brushstrokes that suggest a gentle snowfall. The street is lined with trees stripped of their leaves, their dark branches standing in stark contrast to the snow-covered ground. Figures are dispersed throughout the scene, some of them walking alone while others are seen in small groups, bundled up against the cold. Horse-drawn carriages navigate the snow-packed street, adding to the dynamic movement captured in the painting. The overall atmosphere conveys the quiet, yet lively nature of a city in winter, with the muted color palette and the diffused light enhancing the serene ambiance.

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