Lady Walking down Fifth Avenue (1902) by Childe Hassam

Lady Walking down Fifth Avenue - Childe Hassam - 1902

Artwork Information

TitleLady Walking down Fifth Avenue
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1902
Art MovementImpressionism

About Lady Walking down Fifth Avenue

The artwork entitled “Lady Walking down Fifth Avenue,” created by artist Childe Hassam in 1902, belongs to the Impressionism art movement and is classified as a cityscape. This painting vividly captures a scene of urban life, depicting a lady gracefully walking amidst a snowy Fifth Avenue in New York City.

In the artwork, a lady in period attire walks down a snow-covered pathway, flanked by gas lamps and barren trees. Her dress and hat exude an elegance that contrasts with the bustling city around her. The background reveals a faintly visible horse-drawn carriage and pedestrians, all rendered in the soft, broken brushstrokes characteristic of Impressionism. The muted palette of the painting reflects a cold, winter day, while the street is animated with subtle hues of brown and ochre buildings. This evocative cityscape offers a serene yet bustling depiction of early 20th-century urban life.

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