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Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)
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Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)
985252 Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 81.4x72.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Marching By. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1918. 81.4 x 72.2cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25189394
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1918 American Flag American Impressionism American Impressionist American Painting Bare Behaviour Bound Childe Hassam Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Departed Departing Departure Downcast Expression Facial Expression Frederick Childe Hassam Gesture Gesturing Hair Red Hair Style Hair Up Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand On Chest Hand Raised Hassam Heartbroken Impressionist Art Impressionistic Leave Leaving Lingerie Looking Down Melancholia Melancholy Negative Concept Pensive Petticoat Pose Posed Posing Red Hair Red Head Redhead Setting Off Setting Out Shoulder Skin Social Activity Standard Stars And Stripes Temperament Thought Underclothes Underwear Us Flag Watchful Woman Alone Worried Worry Worrying Younghood Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness Summer Clothes The Woman Thinking Young Woman
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Boys Marching By, 1918 - A Glimpse into the Heartbreak of War
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures Frederick Childe Hassam's iconic oil painting, "Boys Marching By" created in 1918. The painting itself depicts a group of young boys proudly marching with American flags in hand, their youthful energy contrasting against the somber backdrop of war. Hassam's impressionistic style is evident through his masterful brushstrokes and use of vibrant colors. The close-up composition allows us to contemplate the emotions etched on each boy's face as they set off for an uncertain future. One cannot help but notice the melancholic expression on one boy's face, perhaps reflecting the sadness and worry that accompanies leaving loved ones behind. The presence of a woman gazing out from a window adds another layer to this poignant scene. Her contemplative pose suggests she may be bidding farewell to someone dear or simply pondering the weighty implications of war. The artist skillfully captures not only the physical appearance but also conveys emotional depth through subtle details such as clothing choices and hairstyles. This early twentieth-century artwork serves as a powerful reminder of both individual sacrifice and collective resilience during times of conflict. Bridgeman Images has beautifully reproduced this significant piece from Fine Art Finder, allowing viewers to appreciate Hassam's mastery even if they are unable to see it in person.
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