Flags on the friar’s club (1918) by Childe Hassam

Flags on the friar's club - Childe Hassam - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleFlags on the friar's club
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1918
Art MovementImpressionism

About Flags on the friar's club

“Flags on the Friar’s Club,” created by Childe Hassam in 1918, is a quintessential example of the Impressionist movement. This cityscape artwork vividly captures the hustle and bustle of urban life under the serene canopy of an American flag.

The artwork depicts a vibrant urban scene, likely in New York City, with the American flag prominently displayed on the facade of a building. The composition of the artwork features a street corner where two individuals are engaged in conversation under the shade of a tree, with another figure tending to a cart laden with what appears to be flowers. The street is adorned with dappled sunlight and shadows, contributing to the luminosity and dynamic atmosphere characteristic of Hassam’s Impressionist style. Buildings in the background rise under the vibrant sky, adding depth and structure to the piece. The artist’s brush strokes are expressive and textured, conveying movement and the transient quality of everyday life in the city.

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