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The "Home Sweet Home" Cottage, Easthampton

The "Home Sweet Home" Cottage, Easthampton, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1921
The "Home Sweet Home" Cottage, Easthampton, by Childe Hassam, ink, 1921

The "Home Sweet Home" Cottage, Easthampton is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The "Home Sweet Home" Cottage, Easthampton is an etching created by Childe Hassam in 1921 on laid paper. The work is a print in black.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a house surrounded by dense foliage and trees, viewed from a slightly lower vantage point. The interplay of shadows and foliage creates a serene atmosphere, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Hassam employed precise cross-hatching to achieve a textured, emotionally resonant scene. The technique of etching allowed for detailed rendering of the natural surroundings, contributing to the overall peaceful ambiance.

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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