Artwork
Point Lobos, Carmel
Point Lobos, Carmel is an unspecified painting by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1914, this oil work by American Impressionist Childe Hassam portrays a segment of the Point Lobos coastline near Carmel. The composition centers on a solitary tree whose limbs extend toward the sea, set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and a broad expanse of water under a sky of shifting blues.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a moment of coastal tranquility, juxtaposing the steadfastness of the tree with the ever‑moving ocean. The scene suggests a dialogue between land and sea, emphasizing the natural harmony of the California shoreline while inviting contemplation of nature’s quiet resilience.
Technique & Style
Hassam employs a palette of varied blues, earthy grays, and muted greens, rendered with loose, energetic brushwork characteristic of Impressionism. The textured handling of rock, foliage, and water conveys atmospheric depth, while the fluid strokes impart a sense of wind and light playing across the scene.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the work has entered the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to representing early‑20th‑century American landscape painting and Hassam’s role in that tradition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
