Rainy Day, Columbus Avenue, Boston 1886

Childe Hassam's "Rainy Day, Columbus Avenue, Boston" (1886) captures the quiet bustle of a city street on a rainy day. The Impressionistic watercolor depicts a street scene in Boston, with horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians with umbrellas, and buildings softened by the mist. Hassam, known for his luminous depictions of urban landscapes, masterfully renders the atmosphere of a rainy day, with the wet pavement reflecting the light and the figures appearing almost ethereal. This work showcases Hassam's mastery of watercolor and his keen observation of everyday life in American cities.