Spectators at the Grand Prix

1888

Childe Hassam

Associated Names
Childe Hassam

Artist, American, 1859 - 1935

The image shows a group of people primarily seen from the waist up, although some individuals are shown in full length. The central figure is facing to the right, standing in a carriage while wearing a long-sleeved white dress with tiered ruffles. Her face is depicted in profile, and she has short, dark hair under a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a ribbon. Next to her, another woman also stands wearing a white dress and a similar wide-brimmed hat, her face facing forward. Below them is another individual sitting in the carriage, wearing a brown outfit and holding a black umbrella. The scene includes several other figures in the background, some wearing dark coats, top hats, or holding umbrellas. The carriage they are in is dark with a visible wheel and lantern. The background features a crowd of people softly painted in varying shades, suggesting a bustling outdoor setting with muted tones blending into an understated, impressionistic sky.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Gifts to the Nation: Selected Acquisitions from the Collections of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1986, unnumbered checklist

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Childe Hassam / 1888

Wikidata ID

Q64539822

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