Childe Hassam
1859 - 1935
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Biography
Childe Hassam, born Frederick Childe Hassam, was an American impressionist painter known for his colorful and vibrant urban landscapes. Born in 1859 in Massachusetts, he initially worked as a freelance illustrator before devoting himself to painting. Hassam was influenced by French Impressionism and often depicted scenes of bustling city life, particularly in New York City. He was a prolific artist, creating over 3,000 paintings throughout his career, and became one of the most significant American painters of his time.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
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I am up to my neck in life and work both! But what of that. I am going to bed and say nothing about it.
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There are infinite shadings of light and shadows and colors, it's an extraordinarily subtle language. Figuring out how to speak that language is a lifetime job.
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The man who leaves money to charity in his will is only giving away what no longer belongs to him.