Artist: A. Hatmaker
Medium: Gouache on Paper
Creation Year: 1989
Dimensions: 12 x 18 inches
Style: American Folk Art
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This painting, titled New England Town by the Sea and created by A. Hatmaker in 1989, captures the charm of a quaint coastal village in New England. Executed in a folk-art style, the scene portrays a peaceful seaside community with rolling green hills, winding roads, and a serene ocean backdrop.
At the center of the composition is a white church with Gothic-style windows and a tall steeple, a hallmark of traditional New England architecture. Surrounding the church are various homes, each painted in warm, earthy tones with meticulous details such as porches, chimneys, and gardens. A lighthouse stands proudly on a rocky outcrop, guiding ships safely along the coastline.
Figures can be seen strolling along paths, gathering near the waterfront, sitting on porches, and going about their routines. Elements such as a clothesline with laundry drying in the sea breeze and a small dog near a picket fence add an intimate, lived-in feel to the work.
Hatmaker’s use of soft, blended hues in the sky and water contrasts with the crisp lines and structured forms of the buildings and landscape, creating a harmonious balance between realism and folk-art stylization. The painting conveys a nostalgic and timeless essence, celebrating the simplicity and beauty of coastal New England life.
Artist: A. Hatmaker
Medium: Gouache on Paper
Creation Year: 1989
Dimensions: 12 x 18 inches
Style: American Folk Art
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This painting, titled New England Town by the Sea and created by A. Hatmaker in 1989, captures the charm of a quaint coastal village in New England. Executed in a folk-art style, the scene portrays a peaceful seaside community with rolling green hills, winding roads, and a serene ocean backdrop.
At the center of the composition is a white church with Gothic-style windows and a tall steeple, a hallmark of traditional New England architecture. Surrounding the church are various homes, each painted in warm, earthy tones with meticulous details such as porches, chimneys, and gardens. A lighthouse stands proudly on a rocky outcrop, guiding ships safely along the coastline.
Figures can be seen strolling along paths, gathering near the waterfront, sitting on porches, and going about their routines. Elements such as a clothesline with laundry drying in the sea breeze and a small dog near a picket fence add an intimate, lived-in feel to the work.
Hatmaker’s use of soft, blended hues in the sky and water contrasts with the crisp lines and structured forms of the buildings and landscape, creating a harmonious balance between realism and folk-art stylization. The painting conveys a nostalgic and timeless essence, celebrating the simplicity and beauty of coastal New England life.
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