Hutchison House, Easthampton 1919

Here we see Childe Hassam's Hutchison House in Easthampton, built with soft brushstrokes and a gentle colour palette. You can imagine him standing there in the garden, squinting through the sun, palette in hand, trying to capture the way light reflects off the shingles. Each dab of paint feels like a conscious decision, a careful attempt to mimic the texture of the weathered wood. Look at the window to the left. See how the light is filtered through the trees? It's not just about representing a building; it's about capturing a mood, a feeling. I've always been fascinated by paintings of houses. They say so much about who we are, what we value, and the way we want to be seen. Hassam's house feels cozy, lived-in, and surrounded by nature. You can almost smell the salt air and hear the gentle rustling of leaves. It's a conversation between Hassam and Monet; how do we translate what we see, how do we bring it to life on the canvas?