Sweeping Snow

The artwork Sweeping Snow, a painting in the style of Impressionism, was created by Childe Hassam between 1890 and 1899. This oil painting on canvas, measuring 23 x 18 cm (0.23 x 0.18 meters), is currently held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The painting portrays a woman in a long white dress and a blue headscarf diligently sweeping snow from the steps of a house. The warm tones of the brick house contrast with the cool whites and blues of the snow and the woman's attire, creating a sense of a cold winter day. Hassam's characteristic Impressionistic style is evident in the visible brushstrokes and the focus on capturing the fleeting moment and the play of light on the scene.