Duck Island (1906)
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"Duck Island" (1906), painted by Childe Hassam, an esteemed American Impressionist, captures the tranquil beauty of a coastal landscape. In this delightful seascape, Hassam masterfully employs light and color to evoke the serene atmosphere of the shoreline. The foreground features rugged, textured rocks that seem to shimmer with myriad colors, reflecting the bright coastal sunlight. Beyond, in a gentle embrace, lies a calm, azure sea stretching towards the horizon, punctuated subtly by the presence of distant islets. The soft, diffused light suffuses the scene with a peaceful quietude, typical of Hassam’s ability to blend natural elements with his signature impressionistic style.
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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.