View of a Southern French City

“View of a Southern French City” is an oil painting by Frederick Childe Hassam, an American artist. The painting depicts a view of a city in southern France. The painting is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. Visible brushstrokes create a masterful representation of an old-world cityscape, with a unique and timeless artistry that will add a touch of sophistication to any home.

Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter, born on October 17, 1859, in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, and died on August 27, 1935, in East Hampton, New York. He was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. Hassam was known for his urban and coastal scenes, and he produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over the course of his career. He was one of the most prolific American artists of the early 20th century.