The artwork titled “Messenger Boy” was created by the artist Childe Hassam in the year 1902. This painting belongs to the Impressionism art movement and fits within the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a winter scene characterized by a heavy snowfall that blankets the street and surroundings. A solitary messenger boy, dressed in dark attire to contrast the light snow, is seen walking through the snow-covered street. The background features urban buildings, painted in dark tones and highlighted with the white of freshly fallen snow. The impressionistic brushwork and vibrant use of color convey a sense of movement and atmosphere, encapsulating the bleak yet serene mood of a snowy day in the city. The scene is populated sparsely, with a few figures blurred in the background, further emphasizing the solitude of the boy in the foreground.
