William Merritt Chase
1849–1916 · American · 32 artworks
ImpressionismRealismPlein air paintingImpastoBroken colorUse of light and shadowPortraiture
artist bio
William Merritt Chase was an American Impressionist painter, known for his plein air landscapes and portraits. He played a significant role in promoting Impressionism in the United States and was also an influential art teacher.
what you'll learn
Studying Chase's work allows students to explore American Impressionism and its relationship to European Impressionism. Students can learn about capturing light and atmosphere, as well as portraiture and the use of color in outdoor settings.
related: John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Childe Hassam
32 artworks
Landscape, Shinnecock Hills
1900
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Terrace at the Mall, Cantral Park
1890
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Over the Hills and Far Away
1897
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The Red Roofs of Haarlem, aka A Street in Holland
1903
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In the Park, Paris
1889
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Still Life - Fruit
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Prospect Park
1886
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The Orangerie
1909
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The Potato Patch, aka Garden Shinnecock
1893
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Shinnecock Landscape with Figures
1895
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First Touch of Autumn
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Afternoon Shadows
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Girl in a Japanese Costume
1890
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Terrace, Prospect Park
1886
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An Early Stroll in the Park
1890
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Gravesend Bay (aka The Lower Bay)
1889
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A Venetian Balcony
1913
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Prospect Park, Brooklyn 02
1887
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Landscape near Coney Island
1886
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Study of a Girl in a Japanese Dress
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Fish Sheds and Schooner, Gloucester
1898
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Beach Scene - Morning at Canoe Place
1896
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Reflections (aka Canal Scene)
1885
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View of Fiesole
1907
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Child on a Garden Walk
1888
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Girl in a Japanese Kimono
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A Sunny Afternoon, Shinnecock Hills
1898
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The Big Oleander
1907
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Brooklyn Landscape
1886
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Tompkins Park, Brooklyn
1887
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Wash Day - A Back Yard Reminiscence of Brooklyn
1886
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An Italian Garden
1909
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