The Island Garden — Childe Hassam (1890s)
Salt air and sunlit blossoms. Hassam’s island refuge bursts with colour—ribbons of perennials, wind-stirred foliage, and a glimmer of sea just beyond the beds. Brushstrokes flicker like petals in motion, and the path draws you inward to a garden made of light itself. Romantic yet fresh, this fine-art print brings coastal serenity to any room.
Why it captivates
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American Impressionism in bloom — luminous colour and lively, tactile strokes.
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Coastal tranquility — garden borders meeting sea and sky in airy harmony.
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Painterly texture — vibrant surface that rewards close viewing.
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Uplifting palette — warms living spaces, studios, and reading nooks.
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Island muse — evokes Hassam’s beloved Isles of Shoals gardens.
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Statement artwork — a graceful focal point with year-round calm.
What you’ll see
A flower-rich path leading through layered beds; tall stems catching the breeze; dabs of crimson, violet, and butter-yellow alive against cool greens; the faint horizon of water beyond the fence line. Up close, animated touches of paint; from a few steps back, a radiant garden by the sea.
A richer historical frame
In the 1890s, Childe Hassam developed a celebrated series of garden and shoreline scenes inspired by the Isles of Shoals off New England—especially the cultivated beds on Appledore Island. These works distil plein-air observation into shimmering colour and swift, broken brushwork, joining domestic garden life to the wide, salt-bright Atlantic.
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)
541 × 841 mm (approx. 21.30 × 33.11 in)
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Orientation: Portrait
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Aspect ratio: ~0.643 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A1 portrait (594 × 841 mm) with a custom mat
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Framing tips:
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Classic: cut the mat window to ~537 × 837 mm for a 2–3 mm edge overlap.
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Contemporary: float-mount on an A1 backboard for a generous gallery reveal.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | The Island Garden |
| Painted | 1890s (Hassam’s Isles of Shoals period) |
| Historical Context | American Impressionism; garden and coastal subjects observed plein-air |
| Commission | Artist’s own project (no formal institutional commission recorded) |
| Print Size | 541 mm (W) × 841 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Garden lovers & coastal souls seeking daily brightness
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Impressionism admirers drawn to luminous colour and touch
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Collectors & stylists curating calm, nature-forward interiors
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Gift-givers celebrating new 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.
Invite a breath of seaside bloom into your space—order your fine-art print of Hassam’s The Island Garden today.
