Allies Day, May 1917 by Childe Hassam. A high-angle view of Fifth Avenue in New York City, densely decorated with fluttering American, British, and French flags amidst towering buildings.

Allies Day, May 1917

Childe Hassam

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Impressionist celebration of patriotic energy and urban grandeur on Fifth Avenue.

$169

For the selected configuration

From $129

6 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Soft white, Soft gray, Blue-green

About the piece

Painted in 1917, Childe Hassam’s masterpiece captures the vibrant atmosphere of New York City during World War I. This celebrated American Impressionist work uses shimmering brushstrokes and a bright, airy palette to depict the flags of the Allied forces fluttering against the architectural backdrop of Fifth Avenue, embodying a moment of historical unity and national pride.

More like this