Childe Hassam

Frederick Childe Hassam (/ˈld ˈhæsəm/; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. He produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over the course of his career, and was an influential American artist of the early 20th century.

Childe Hassam
Born
Frederick Childe Hassam

(1859-10-17)October 17, 1859
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1935(1935-08-27) (aged 75)
EducationAcadémie Julian
Known forPainting
MovementAmerican Impressionism
Awards
  • Bronze Medal, Exposition Universale, Paris, 1889, for Geraniums
  • Gold Medal (Lifetime Achievement), Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1920
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