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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>
La piscine Inlet191914 1/2 x 16 5/8 po(36,83 x 42,23 cm) huile sur panneau
Provenance
Avec l'artiste jusqu'à sa mort
Académie américaine des arts et des lettres, New York, 1935-1962, léguée par celle-ci
Milch Galleries, New York, New York, 1963
Coleman Jacoby, New York, New York jusqu'en 1966
Chapellier Galleries, New York, New York
Campanile Galleries, Chicago, Illinois
Robert et Virginia Kaplan, Palm Beach, Floride
Mme Clayton Rautbord, Chicago, Illinois
Collection privée, Floride
Collection privée, 2004
Exposition
New York, New York, Milch Galleries, 1963
Chicago, Illinois...Plus....., Galeries Campanile, 1967
...MOINS.....
The Inlet Pool est un exemple éclatant du talent de Childe Hassam pour capturer le jeu des couleurs, de la lumière et de l'atmosphère. Les tons chatoyants du bassin réfléchissant au premier plan révèlent sa maîtrise remarquable des harmonies chromatiques complexes et de la surface scintillante de l'eau. La composition plonge le spectateur dans une scène côtière intime où la lumière du soleil danse sur l'eau calme, créant une sensation de clarté tranquille caractéristique des plus beaux paysages marins de Hassam.


 


Ce tableau revêtait une profonde signification personnelle pour l'artiste, qui le conserva dans sa collection jusqu'à sa mort, avant qu'il ne passe entre les mains d'éminents collectionneurs, notamment le scénariste de radio et de télévision Coleman Jacoby, le financier Robert Kaplan, puis la mondaine Mme Clayton Rautbord.


 


Toutes ces qualités font de cette œuvre un exemple magnifiquement préservé et profondément expressif du style mature de Hassam, mettant en valeur sa capacité à transformer une simple crique en une scène baignée d'une lumière éclatante, d'un mouvement subtil et d'un lyrisme durable.
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