New England Headlands (1899) by Frederick Childe Hassam

New England Headlands (1899) — Childe Hassam

Sea air, granite light, and wind-bent grass. Hassam’s New England coast unfurls in shimmering strokes—sun struck headlands meeting a cobalt Atlantic as wildflowers tremble along the bluff. The scene is brisk and bracing: a moment where painterly touch becomes weather, colour becomes breeze, and the shoreline lifts the whole room with its salt-clean clarity.

Why it captivates

• American Impressionism at its peak — Hassam’s luminous coast distilled to pure atmosphere.

• Bracing coastal energy — granite headlands, glittering water, and wind-tossed grasses in motion.

• Colour that breathes — cool blues meet warm earths in balanced, restorative harmony.

• Brushwork up close, panorama at a step — tactile strokes that resolve into a radiant vista.

• Timeless subject — nature’s edge as contemplative refuge and daily renewal.

• Statement artwork — an elegant anchor piece for living rooms, studies, and beach houses.

What you’ll see

A path skims the cliff-top as rugged outcrops step toward the sea; surf glints in broken light; scrub and wildflowers press low in the breeze. The horizon breathes under high weather; strokes of cobalt, jade, and pearl grey flicker into wave and sky. Up close: lively, variegated marks. From a few steps back: a clear, sun-washed coastline.

A richer historical frame

By the 1890s, Frederick Childe Hassam—central to American Impressionism—had refined a luminous, plein-air language rooted in New England subjects. Painted in 1899, New England Headlands captures the turn-of-the-century fascination with coastal light: swift observation, broken colour, and the poetry of everyday nature. It belongs to the artist’s mature phase, where shoreline motifs and modern sensibility meet with effortless grace.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 838 mm (approx. 33.11 × 32.99 in)

• Orientation: Near-square (landscape bias)

• Aspect ratio: ~1.004 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat window

• Framing tips:

  • For clean edge cover, cut the mat window to ~837 × 834 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Prefer a generous margin? Float-mount on an A0 backboard for a gallery feel, or choose a custom ~850 × 850 mm square frame.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Lovers of the sea & coast seeking daily calm and clarity

• Impressionism admirers drawn to luminous, tactile colour

• Art collectors curating nature-centred interiors

• Stylists & designers building fresh, airy rooms

• Gift-givers marking coastal homes, weddings, and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and integrity of your piece.

Bring that clear Atlantic light home—order your fine-art print of Hassam’s New England Headlands today.