Posilippo (1897) by Childe Hassam

Posilippo - Childe Hassam - 1897

Artwork Information

TitlePosilippo
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1897
Art MovementImpressionism

About Posilippo

The artwork titled “Posilippo” was created by the artist Childe Hassam in the year 1897. It belongs to the art movement known as Impressionism and falls under the genre of landscape painting.

The artwork portrays a vibrant depiction of the Posillipo district, with a focus on its picturesque scenery. Hassam employs a rich palette of colors associated with the Impressionist style, reflecting the varied hues of the sunlit landscape. The foreground features a street lined with leafless trees, leading the viewer’s eye toward the architectural structures and the undulating terrain in the background. The use of broad, dynamic brushstrokes evokes a sense of movement and light, capturing the essence of the scene with an emphasis on the transient effects of atmosphere and natural light. The composition is balanced, and the meticulous attention to color harmony underlines Hassam’s skill in portraying the charm and beauty of the coastal Italian landscape.

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