Peach Blossoms—Villiers-le-Bel

"Peach Blossoms—Villiers-le-Bel" is a painting from 1887-1889 by Childe Hassam. This piece is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and measures 0.46 meters in width and 0.546 meters in height. The painting depicts a peach tree in full bloom, dominating the composition as it stretches across the canvas. Its branches are laden with delicate, white and pink blossoms, contrasting against the soft green and yellow hues of the surrounding meadow. The grass beneath the tree is speckled with small, colorful wildflowers, suggesting the vibrancy of springtime. The background fades into a hazy, light-filled sky, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. The overall impression is one of tranquility and the ephemeral beauty of nature.