The artwork, titled “Late Afternoon (aka Sunset)” and created by Childe Hassam in 1903, belongs to the Impressionism art movement and is classified within the landscape genre.
The artwork captures the serene ambiance of a late afternoon or sunset, characterized by soft pastel hues and a delicate interplay of light and shadow. A gentle river meanders through the composition, reflecting the golden glow of the setting sun. The sky is imbued with a spectrum of warm colors, fading gently into cooler tones as it stretches upwards. Tall, slender trees with autumnal foliage border the river, their leaves lightly tinged with gold and blue, swaying gently as if stirred by a soft breeze. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and reverence for the natural beauty that surrounds the artist’s chosen subject. The use of loose brushstrokes and emphasis on capturing the transient effects of light is quintessentially Impressionist, revealing Hassam’s masterful ability to convey emotion and atmosphere through his landscape.
