Dewey's Arch 1900

"Dewey's Arch" is an oil painting by American Impressionist Childe Hassam, created in 1900. The painting depicts a grand archway erected to celebrate the victory of Admiral George Dewey in the Spanish-American War, and the vibrant streetscape of New York City around it. Hassam's use of light and color is characteristic of Impressionism, capturing the fleeting moments of urban life, and his brushstrokes give the scene a sense of movement. The crowds and carriages add to the bustling feel of the city.