Winter in Union Square

Winter in Union Square is a late 19th-century painting by American artist Childe Hassam. Done in oil on canvas, the painting depicts Union Square in New York City during a winter snowstorm. The painting is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Winter in Union Square
ArtistChilde Hassam
Year1889–90
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions46.4 cm × 45.7 cm (18.3 in × 18.0 in)
LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Description

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The work was painted by Hassam from a vantage point on 17th Street, looking out over Union Square. The painting is done in Hassam's signature form of impressionism, and covers one of his favorite subjects; normally-crowded hubs of activity during the wintertime.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Winter in Union Square". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
  2. ^ "Childe Hassam Most Important Art | TheArtStory". The Art Story. Retrieved 2018-09-04.