Childe Hassam

1859–1935 (age 76)

Painter

Biography

Childe Hassam, born in 1859, became one of the leading voices of American Impressionism, painting luminous cityscapes, coastal scenes, and intimate rural moments that continue to inspire art lovers around the world.

He lies in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, a fitting place of rest for a painter whose work brought warmth and light to generations of observers.

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