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Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was an American
painter and printmaker, as well as a member of
"The Ten," a group of American painters who
exhibited together from 1889 to 1918.
Hassam moved to Paris in 1886 to study at the
Acad,mie Julian. While in Paris, his paintings were
shown at the Salon, the most well-known gallery
of the time and conformed to its standards.
Hassam returned to the United States in 1889,
settling in New York City, where everyday city
life became his favorite theme and subject
matter. During this period, Hassam dedicated
himself to trying to capture "the moment," a
painting philosophy he adopted from the
Impressionists. His paintings depict urban motifs
in varying weather conditions. He also painted
New England landscapes. The influence of the
Impressionists on Hassam is illustrated in the
painting "New England Headlands," where
Hassam utilizes bright, vivid, calm colors to
capture the beauty of the village.
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