The artwork, titled “Idle Hours,” was created by Childe Hassam using watercolor on paper. This piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is presently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene beach scene, where two individuals are positioned near the shoreline. One of them is seated on a barrel, engrossed in reading a newspaper, while the other is seated in a small boat, preoccupied with an unknown task. The gentle, muted tones and subtle interplay of light and shadow capture a moment of quiet leisure, evocative of the Impressionist style. In the background, modest beach structures and a few distant figures enhance the tranquil and unassuming nature of the scene. The overall composition reflects a casual and contemplative moment, characteristic of genre paintings from this era, emphasizing everyday life and serene environments.
