“Yachts, Gloucester” is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Childe Hassam in 1889. The artwork, which embodies the Impressionism art movement, measures 91.4 by 86.4 centimeters and falls under the landscape genre. Presently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene coastal scene with a beautiful view of yachts gliding across a blue sea under a light, cloudy sky. In the foreground, a woman dressed in a yellow garment stands on a wooden platform, gazing out at the view. Surrounding her are lush, green shrubs and flowering plants that lead the eye toward the vibrantly painted ocean. The artist’s use of light and color captures the tranquility and beauty of the seaside, exemplifying the Impressionist emphasis on natural light and everyday scenes.