The White Kimono
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"The White Kimono" by Frederick Childe Hassam is a finely detailed etching depicting a domestic scene characterized by gentle, intimate attention to detail. In this artwork, a woman stands in profile near a fireplace. She is dressed in a white kimono patterned with delicate floral designs, subtly rendering a sense of both elegance and relaxed domesticity.The composition draws attention to the contrast between the soft, flowing lines of the kimono and the more structured lines of the environment around her. The room includes a fireplace with an intricately designed mantel, upon which various objects are delicately perched, including what appear to be small figurines and perhaps a clock. To the right, a table holds a fruit bowl, adding to the coziness of the scene.The background and the foreground blend the everyday with an air of tranquility, hinted at by the textures and objects Hassam chooses to include. The overall effect is one of quiet and contemplative stillness, with the woman appearing lost in thought or perhaps simply enjoying a moment of solitude. This etching is a subtle yet poignant exploration of domestic space, personal reflection, and the beauty found in everyday simplicity.
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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.