One of the premier American Impressionists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hassam studied in Boston before pursuing further training in Paris at the Académie Julian. In 1899, he settled in New York where he evolved his distinctive style of plein air painting as he explored landscapes, seascapes, and urban views. In 1915, Hassam turned to printmaking, initially producing etchings, and in 1917, turned to lithography, a process that allowed him to express a bolder aesthetic. Typically, many of Hassam's prints explore themes common to his work in oil.