The image shows a village scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing the village and hills in the distance. In the village, there is a church steeple among houses and trees. The art style features detailed cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing the scene's details. A path with trees and fences leads to the village, and there are hints of activity like people and livestock.
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The image shows a village scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing the village and hills in the distance. In the village, there is a church steeple among houses and trees. The art style features detailed cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing the scene's details. A path with trees and fences leads to the village, and there are hints of activity like people and livestock.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Vermont Village

Childe Hassam

Date
1923
Medium
etching and drypoint in black
Dimensions
plate: 15.24 × 22.23 cm (6 × 8 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1942.6.48
Credit line
Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Church
  • Tree
  • Road
  • Tower
  • Figures
Inscription

lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp.

NGA object ID 1083. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.