The artwork titled “Horse Drawn Cabs at Evening, New York” is a cityscape painting by Childe Hassam, created using gouache and watercolor on paper. This piece, which belongs to the Impressionism art movement, measures 43.2 by 35.5 centimeters and is housed in a private collection.
The artwork captures a rainy evening in New York City, characterized by bustling horse-drawn cabs and pedestrians holding umbrellas as they navigate the wet streets. The artist skillfully utilizes a delicate palette to evoke a sense of atmospheric haze, effectively conveying the dampness and reflective surfaces of the city after a rain shower. The composition is dominated by elongated shadows and the soft interplay of light, adding depth to the urban scene. The horse-drawn cabs, prominent within the foreground, exemplify the transitionary period of the city’s transportation methods, evoking a nostalgic glimpse into New York’s historical ambiance.
