The Victorian Chair
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The painting depicts a young woman seated in an ornate Victorian chair. The chair is upholstered in a rich, floral fabric with dominant tones of red and green, creating a vibrant, lush background that envelops the figure. The woman, dressed in a white gown adorned with delicate floral patterns, sits slightly turned away from the viewer, her gaze directed downward in a contemplative manner. Her hands are gently placed in her lap, suggesting a moment of quiet and introspection. The soft, diffuse light accentuates the texture of her dress and the gentle contours of her face and hands, giving the scene an intimate, serene atmosphere.
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Frederick Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was born in Dorchester Massachusetts. He was a prominent pioneer of American impressionism, with academic education from France and lifelong residence in New York. His artworks portrayed modern cities, charming rural villages, old-fashioned gardens and rocky coasts. He is best known for his “flag-draped Fifth Avenue during World War I” painting, and for his beautiful depictions of radiant sunlight over the coast of Maine.