Summer at Cos Cob 1902

"Summer at Cos Cob" is a 1902 painting by American artist Childe Hassam. A classic example of Impressionism, Hassam uses loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors to depict a summery scene of a white house with a porch partially obscured by trees. The painting is a celebration of light and color, capturing the fleeting beauty of the summer landscape. The perspective is unique, with a low vantage point that emphasizes the lush foliage and the strong sunlight filtering through the trees. Hassam’s ability to convey the feeling of light and air in his paintings is evident in this work, which is a quintessential example of his artistic style.