Summer Hotel 1909

"Summer Hotel" (1909) by William James Glackens is a vibrant oil painting depicting a serene coastal scene. The composition features a small wooden house, a well, and a winding path leading to a picturesque harbor. Glackens's signature loose brushstrokes and luminous palette capture the warmth and tranquility of a summer day, lending a sense of intimacy to the rural setting. The painting embodies the American Impressionist style, emphasizing light, color, and the fleeting beauty of nature. This artwork is a quintessential example of Glackens's talent for portraying everyday moments with a distinctly artistic touch.