Sweeping Snow (1890s)
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"Sweeping Snow" is a captivating oil painting by the American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam, dated back to the 1890s. In this evocative piece, Hassam masterfully captures the daily life and a vivid winter scene. The painting portrays a solitary figure, a woman, engaged in the mundane yet essential task of sweeping snow from the steps of a building. Clothed in a pale yellow and blue outfit, her figure contrasts beautifully against the muted browns and grays of the urban surroundings.Hassam's rapid brushstrokes convey the chill of winter and enhance the textural qualities of the snow, cobblestones, and the worn-out wooden doorway, embodying the essence of Impressionist techniques. This painting not just incidentally captures a moment but also illustrates the struggle and resilience of everyday individuals facing their environment.
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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.