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CHILDE HASSAM (1859-1935)

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<div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div>
<div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div> <div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black><em>The Inlet Pool</em> is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.</font></div> <br> <br><div> </div> <br> <br><div><font face=Lato size=3 color=black>Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.</font></div>
The Inlet Pool191914 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.(36.83 x 42.23 cm) oil on panel
Provenance
With the Artist until his death
American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York, 1935-1962, bequeathed from the above
Milch Galleries, New York, New York, 1963
Coleman Jacoby, New York, New York until 1966
Chapellier Galleries, New York, New York
Campanile Galleries, Chicago, Illinois
Robert and Virginia Kaplan, Palm Beach, Florida
Mrs. Clayton Rautbord, Chicago, Illinois
Private Collection, Florida
Private Collection, 2004
Exhibition
New York, New York, Milch Galleries, 1963
Chicago, Illinois...More..., Campanile Galleries, 1967
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The Inlet Pool is a radiant example of Childe Hassam’s gift for capturing the interplay of color, light, and atmosphere, with the jewel-like tones of the reflective pool in the foreground revealing his remarkable command of both complex chromatic harmonies and the shimmering surface of water. The composition draws the viewer into an intimate coastal scene where sunlight dances across still water, creating a sense of quiet clarity that is characteristic of Hassam’s finest seascapes.


 


The painting held deep personal meaning for the artist, remaining in his collection until his death before passing through the hands of prominent collectors including radio and television writer Coleman Jacoby, financiers Robert Kaplan, and later the socialite Mrs. Clayton Rautbord.


 


Together, these qualities mark the work as a beautifully preserved and deeply expressive example of Hassam’s mature style, showcasing his ability to transform a simple inlet into a scene of brilliant light, subtle movement, and enduring lyricism.
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