Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1922
Untitled, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1922

Untitled is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Childe Hassam's 'Untitled' is a 1922 etching, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, capturing a serene residential scene in black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The etching portrays a large, pitched-roof house with a porch, fenced and enveloped by tall, leafy trees. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness, evoking a quiet, idyllic moment.

Technique & Style

Executed in a detailed, realistic style, the work utilizes varying line weights and textures to achieve depth. The meticulous rendering of natural and architectural elements emphasizes the artist's attention to detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1922, the etching is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though its provenance history prior to acquisition is not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Childe Hassam

Artist

Childe Hassam

Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.

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