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Article: Childe Hassam en plein air.
- Article from:
- The Magazine Antiques
- Article date:
- December 1, 2004
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Painting outdoors is a time-honored tradition. It is particularly favored by artists who wish to convey a distinct experience, and it was extensively practiced by the American impressionist Childe Hassam. Versatile and prolific. Hassam was a committed traveler who regularly painted his surroundings: New York's streets, the coast of New England, Europe, and the American West. He worked in a variety of mediums and often modified his technique to suit his subjects or circumstances. His location--in the studio or outdoors--directed the course of his adaptable brushwork.
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One of the hallmarks of impressionist ...