“July Fourteenth, Rue Daunou” is an oil on canvas painting by Childe Hassam, created in 1910 and exemplary of the Impressionist movement. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and portrays a vibrant cityscape scene.
The painting itself depicts a bustling urban street, likely in celebration of Bastille Day, given the reference to July Fourteenth (French National Day) in the title. The scene is set on Rue Daunou in Paris, captured with the characteristic loose brushwork and play of light that define Impressionism. The French tricolor flags adorn the buildings, adding pops of red, white, and blue to the composition. The street is alive with the activity of pedestrians and carriages, evoking the dynamic atmosphere of the Parisian thoroughfare. Hassam’s use of color and light imbues the scene with energy, capturing a moment of national pride and public festivity.