The Cedar Lot, Old Lyme (1904) by Childe Hassam

The Cedar Lot, Old Lyme - Childe Hassam - 1904

Artwork Information

TitleThe Cedar Lot, Old Lyme
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1904
Art MovementImpressionism

About The Cedar Lot, Old Lyme

“The Cedar Lot, Old Lyme,” an artwork created by Childe Hassam in 1904, is an exemplary piece of the Impressionism art movement. This landscape genre painting encapsulates the essence of nature’s serenity in a vibrant and dynamic manner.

The artwork depicts a picturesque scene dominated by autumnal hues. Tall trees, bereft of their foliage, stand majestically against a gently sloping hill. The ground is blanketed in a palette of warm oranges, yellows, and browns, capturing the essence of the fall season. The hillside is dotted with slender evergreens, their dark green contrasting sharply with the golden tones of the deciduous trees. A rustic wooden fence runs horizontally across the lower part of the composition, adding a sense of depth and structure to the scene. The sky is depicted with soft, pastel blues and whites, suggesting a serene late afternoon atmosphere. The brushwork, characterized by its loose and textured application, conveys a sense of movement and light, quintessential to the Impressionist style. This piece not only showcases Childe Hassam’s adept skill in capturing the transient effects of light and color but also his profound appreciation for the natural landscape.

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