Winter Sickle Pears (1918) by Childe Hassam

Winter Sickle Pears - Childe Hassam - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleWinter Sickle Pears
ArtistChilde Hassam
Date1918
Art MovementImpressionism

About Winter Sickle Pears

The artwork titled “Winter Sickle Pears,” created in 1918 by Childe Hassam, is an exemplary piece within the Impressionism movement and falls under the still life genre. In this composition, Hassam utilizes his adept impressionist style to depict a collection of pears laid across a white cloth, displaying an array of rich green and brown hues. The fabric beneath the pears is painted with loose, vibrant brushstrokes that evoke a sense of light and texture, contrasting beautifully with the autumnal colors of the fruit. The background is characterized by a more subdued tone, allowing the pears to command the viewer’s attention. This piece harmoniously captures the serene and simple beauty inherent in everyday objects, a hallmark of the Impressionism era.

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