St. Thomas' New York
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1940-76-16
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Childe Hassam, a leading figure in American Impressionism (1859–1935), captured the vibrancy of early 20th-century New York in *St. Thomas' New* (1918). Known his luminous urban landscapes and flag series during World War I, Hassam often depicted the city's architectural landmarks with loose brushwork and vibrant light effects, blending European Impressionist techniques with distinctly American subjects. This work, classified as architecture, likely on the Gothic Revival splendor of St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, a symbol of New York's Gilded Age elegance. Created amid the final year of Worl...