In the Garden (Celia Thaxter in Her Garden) (1892)
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In the captivating painting "In the Garden (Celia Thaxter in Her Garden)," created in 1892, American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam captures a serene moment filled with nature's vibrancy. This artwork portrays poet Celia Thaxter in her lush garden on Appledore Island, part of the Isles of Shoals off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire.The painting is abundant in bright, lively brushstrokes that illustrate the wild beauty of the garden. Thaxter, clad in a long white gown with floral detailing, is seen amidst a flush of colorful poppies, lupines, and other wildflowers, which suggest the height of summer bloom. The scene is bathed in light, embodying the typical Impressionistic focus on light and color.Hassam's composition effectively conveys a sense of peaceful isolation, with the vast ocean visible in the background, hinting at the remote location of the garden. The garden itself, renowned for its variety and vibrancy, acts almost as an extension of Thaxter herself, reflecting her spirit and passion for gardening, which she wrote about extensively.
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Frederick Childe Hassam (October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. He produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over the course of his career, and was an influential American artist of the early 20th century.