Allies Day, May 1917
To scale 31 x 27 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the pivotal month when America entered World War I as an ally to Britain and France, this masterwork represents the culmination of Hassam's famous Flag series, which he began in 1916 to document the unprecedented patriotic fervor sweeping through New York City. The artist had established his studio overlooking Fifth Avenue specifically to capture these moments of national unity; this particular canvas commemorates the massive parade held on May 30, 1917, celebrating the formal alliance between the three nations. The painting's bold compositional structure and confident handling of multiple flag motifs demonstrates Hassam's maturity as America's foremost Impressionist painter; it was immediately recognized as a defining work of American Impressionism and acquired by major collectors who understood its dual significance as both artistic achievement and historical document of a transformative moment in American history.
Product Specifications
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton artist canvas
- Archival HP Latex inks, 100-year colorfastness
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment over the print
- Solid poplar stretcher bars, kiln dried
- Premium resin frame, mitred and joined
- Hanging wire and dust cover fitted before it ships
- Finished size
- 31 x 27 in
- Frame finish
- Gold
- Item
- 1610121
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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