Promenade at Sunset, Paris (1888 – 1889) by Childe Hassam

Promenade at Sunset, Paris - Childe Hassam - 1888 - 1889

Artwork Information

TitlePromenade at Sunset, Paris
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1888 - 1889
Art MovementImpressionism

About Promenade at Sunset, Paris

“Promenade at Sunset, Paris,” created by Childe Hassam between 1888 and 1889, is an exemplary piece of Impressionist genre painting. This artwork meticulously captures a scene at dusk in Paris, portraying the essence of everyday life with a keen attention to light and movement.

In the artwork, there is a palpable sense of evening tranquility that envelops a bustling promenade. The composition is dominated by figures dressed in formal attire, suggestive of a Parisian social gathering. Notably, the central figure, with her back towards the viewer, is adorned in a white blouse and dark skirt, leading one’s eye towards the lush and lively background. The reflections on the wet pavement contribute to the overall impasto technique, conveying the shimmering effects of the setting sun and the intricate interplay of light and shadow. The streetlights and the soft glow they emit further enhance the atmospheric mood, characteristic of Hassam’s Impressionist style.

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