“The Avenue in the Rain,” created by Childe Hassam in 1917, is an impressionist cityscape painting that resides in the White House, Washington, DC, US.
The artwork prominently features a series of American flags lining an avenue, rendered in a palette dominated by blue and red hues. The flags appear to ripple majestically in the wind while being reflected on the wet pavement below, indicating recent rain. Hassam’s brushstrokes create a sense of movement and luminosity, capturing the ephemeral effects of light and weather. The cityscape, with blurred outlines and dynamic forms, evokes a patriotic atmosphere amidst the backdrop of a rain-soaked urban setting.
