The artwork, titled “Summer Evening,” was painted by Childe Hassam in the year 1886. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls within the genre painting category.
The artwork captures an intimate and tranquil scene through the Impressionist lens. It depicts a woman, partially turned away from the viewer, seated by an open window. She is immersed in the warm, golden light of a summer evening, gently attending to a vibrant red flower in a potted plant placed on the window sill. The soft, diffused light filters through the window, illuminating the woman’s white attire and casting delicate shadows. The exterior scene visible through the window mirrors the serenity inside, with the lush greenery and subtle hints of a distant landscape contributing to the overall atmosphere of calm and contemplation. Hassam’s delicate brushwork and his adept use of light and color delineate the serene ambiance of a quiet summer evening, capturing a moment of stillness and reflection.
