Childe Hassam Rainy Day Fifth Avenue 1916, American Flag Vintage Wall Art, Patriotic NYC Impressionism

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Childe Hassam Rainy Day, Fifth Avenue 1916 American Impressionist Art Print • Handmade Solid Wood Box Frame

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Quick Summary
What you get: A real, physical art print inside a custom solid wood frame.
Ready to hang: Fully assembled and shipped with premium hooks included.
Premium details: Museum-grade box frames, a thick gallery mount, and anti-reflective glazing.

About the Artist & Artwork
Frederick Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was a seminal figure in American Impressionism, famous for his vibrant urban street scenes and coastal landscapes. While he studied in Paris and absorbed the techniques of French masters like Monet and Pissarro, he developed a distinctly American voice, capturing the light, atmosphere, and energy of a rapidly evolving nation.

Painted in New York City in 1916, "Rainy Day, Fifth Avenue 1916_ American Artist CHilde Hassam.jpg" is a masterpiece from Hassam's celebrated "Flag Series," created between 1916 and 1919. In this work, the artist masterfully uses the wet, reflective surfaces of Fifth Avenue to create a shimmering, impressionistic tapestry. He wasn't simply painting a weather condition; the rain serves as a visual metaphor, dissolving the scene into a patriotic harmony of color, sound, and motion.

The scene captures a specific historical moment, preceding America's formal entry into World War I. Hassam, a staunch patriot, was inspired by the Preparedness Parades—civic demonstrations of national unity and readiness. What makes this piece particularly fascinating is the way he balances the individual and the collective. Hundreds of tiny, anonymous figures with black umbrellas form a unified crowd, while a spectacular cascading canopy of large, wind-whipped American flags—far larger and more numerous than they would be in reality—dominates the frame, creating a powerful rhythm and movement. He created a total of about thirty oil paintings in this series, celebrating New York's support for the war effort and transforming the city into a symbol of democracy.

Frame Specifications
Frame Style: Premium museum-grade box frames. Frames sit 33 mm off the wall to create a beautiful shadow-line look, finished with a specialist wax that highlights the natural wood grain.

Dimensions: 20 mm front face with a 33 mm depth for a premium, heavy-duty feel.

Frame Colors: Available in 3 distinct finishes: Black, White, and Natural. All options are fully automated for immediate selection at checkout.

Included Mount: Every piece includes a premium 2.4 mm thick mount for a distinct, high-end gallery aesthetic.

Moth-Eye Glazing: All prints feature our premium Moth-Eye Glaze. This is an anti-reflective, ultra-clear coating that eliminates reflections completely for a flawless, museum-quality "no-glass" look.

Hanging Hardware: High-quality Cobra hooks are included for sizes up to 70 x 100 cm. Sawtooth hangers are included for sizes above 70 x 100 cm.

Sizing Information
Listed sizes represent the outer glaze dimensions. Because the 2.4 mm mount is included, the visible artwork area will be slightly smaller than the outer glass dimensions to perfectly accommodate the mat border. Standard sizes scale beautifully to ratios like 20 x 30 cm, 30 x 40 cm, or 50 x 70 cm.

How to Order Custom Sizes
If you need a specific custom size not listed, simply message us for a free quote.

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