Parade, Washington Square by William James Glackens. A vibrant Impressionist painting depicting a crowd of people with flags parading through a park centered around a large tree with red buildings in the background.

Parade, Washington Square

William James Glackens

1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An energetic and colorful scene of a 1912 parade in New York's Washington Square Park.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm wood and umber notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Gallery Wall
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1912, William James Glackens captures the lively spirit of New York City in 'Parade, Washington Square.' The work features a dense crowd punctuated by bright flags moving through the park under the shade of a prominent central tree. Glackens’ characteristic loose brushwork and vibrant palette evoke the bustling energy of early 20th-century urban life.

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