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Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton

Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1928
Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1928

Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Home Sweet Home Cottage, No.

About this work

Overview

Home Sweet Home Cottage, No. 3, Easthampton is a 1928 etching by Childe Hassam, an American artist known for his diverse body of work across various mediums.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene street scene featuring a row of simple wooden houses with steep roofs, evoking a sense of quietness and solitude. The contrast between the sharp lines of the houses and the fuzzy background creates a cozy yet isolated atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Hassam employed a range of etching techniques, combining fine lines and rough shading to achieve depth and texture. The use of black ink and varied line quality contributes to the overall mood of the scene, with the houses emerging from a softly rendered background.

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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