I understood the Schjeldahl quote differently. I assumed he meant that to divide Impressionism into nations was odd, like talking about Iranian physics or Irish chemistry. There is only one kind of physics, chemistry and Impressionism...though having now read on, I now suspect your interpretation was right.
That critic was too hung up about impressionisms roots and subjects . Hassam clearly mastered the technique and visual impact of that style. He was much closer to Pissarro than Monet and both artists belong to that artistic style so we have to classify Hassam as a true impressionist also. He certainly evolved his style to a more sensual way of painting just like Monet did. Monet was much more of an innovator and he’s a greater artist in that sense. But I think we need to regard Hassam as an innovator and not be hung up about his nationality!
I understood the Schjeldahl quote differently. I assumed he meant that to divide Impressionism into nations was odd, like talking about Iranian physics or Irish chemistry. There is only one kind of physics, chemistry and Impressionism...though having now read on, I now suspect your interpretation was right.
I love that room at the MFA!
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That critic was too hung up about impressionisms roots and subjects . Hassam clearly mastered the technique and visual impact of that style. He was much closer to Pissarro than Monet and both artists belong to that artistic style so we have to classify Hassam as a true impressionist also. He certainly evolved his style to a more sensual way of painting just like Monet did. Monet was much more of an innovator and he’s a greater artist in that sense. But I think we need to regard Hassam as an innovator and not be hung up about his nationality!