“Spring at Old Lyme” is a landscape artwork created by Childe Hassam in 1906. It belongs to the Impressionism art movement and is distinguished by its impressionistic portrayal of a serene landscape scene.
In the artwork, the viewer is drawn into a tranquil, sunlit meadow flanked by a grove of tall, slender trees. The trees are depicted with dappled sunlight filtering through their leaves, casting varied shadows on the grassy ground below. The sky above is painted in soft, pale hues, suggesting a slightly overcast spring day, complemented by the lush greenery that dominates the foreground. The foliage is richly detailed, capturing the essence of nature’s myriad shades of green, while hints of budding leaves and blossoms denote the vigor of spring. The horizon reveals distant, softly rendered hills, adding depth and a sense of expansiveness to the peaceful scene. Through his brushstrokes and use of color, Hassam evokes a sense of calm and renewal characteristic of the spring season.
