“Sunset at Sea” is an oil on canvas painting by Childe Hassam, completed in 1911. This work, an exemplar of the Impressionist movement, is a landscape genre piece currently housed at the Rose Art Museum located at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.
The artwork depicts a serene maritime scene at sunset, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea as it reflects the vibrant hues of the setting sun. The sky is a medley of warm colors, blending shades of purple, pink, and yellow, with a solitary ship silhouetted against the horizon. The reflective water below mirrors the rich, shimmering colors of the sky, conjuring a mesmerizing sense of movement and light. The gentle, rhythmic brushstrokes and the harmonious palette are quintessential of Hassam’s Impressionist style, invoking a peaceful moment frozen in time.
