Ten Pound Island (1896) by Childe Hassam

Ten Pound Island - Childe Hassam - 1896

Artwork Information

TitleTen Pound Island
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1896
Art MovementImpressionism

About Ten Pound Island

“Ten Pound Island” is an artwork by Childe Hassam created in 1896. Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, and this artwork reflects the Impressionist movement with its loose brushwork and luminous colors. The style is considered genre painting, capturing everyday life scenes.

The painting depicts two figures seated in rocking chairs on a porch, overlooking a body of water to an island in the distance. The time of day appears to be bright, as indicated by the light tones and the way the sunlight filters through the foliage and casts dappled shadows on the figures and the porch. Both figures seem engaged in leisurely activities; one appears to be reading, and the other could be doing needlework. Trees with lush greenery surround the porch. The brushstrokes give a sense of movement and the fleeting quality of light, which is indicative of Impressionism. The painting evokes a serene, peaceful mood and allows viewers to glimpse a tranquil, domestic moment from the late 19th century.

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