William Merritt Chase (1849 - 1916)

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William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase was an American painter, celebrated for his role in establishing Impressionism in America and his profound influence as an art educator. Born on November 1, 1849, in Indiana, Chase became a pivotal figure in American art, blending Impressionist and Realist styles with a distinctive flair that captured both cityscapes and intimate studio settings. His mastery of oil, pastel, and watercolor allowed him to create works renowned for their vibrancy and expressiveness.

Chase's career was notably marked by his transformation of studio environments into aesthetic showplaces, making them centers of social gatherings that enhanced his stature in the art community. His tenure at the Shinnecock Hills Summer School and his travels in Europe, especially his interactions with European artists, were crucial in shaping his artistic direction. Notably, his exposure to French Impressionism through exhibitions in New York profoundly influenced his style, integrating lighter palettes and freer brushwork which became evident in his landscapes and portraits.

Chase's works are celebrated for their innovative use of color and composition, qualities that made him a leading figure in American Impressionism. His notable works include scenes of everyday leisure, portraits, and vibrant landscapes, capturing the essence of his era with elegance and sophistication​.

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Date and place of birt:1 november 1849, Nineveh, USA
Date and place of death:25 october 1916, New York City, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:Munich School, Ten American Painters
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:American Impressionism, Realism

Creators USA

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Edward Weston (1886 - 1958)
Edward Weston
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Joseph Kosuth (1945)
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Shirin Neshat (1957)
Shirin Neshat
1957
David Row (1949)
David Row
1949
Bruno Fonseca (1958 - 1994)
Bruno Fonseca
1958 - 1994
Kay Rasmus Nielsen (1886 - 1957)
Kay Rasmus Nielsen
1886 - 1957
James Rizzi (1950 - 2011)
James Rizzi
1950 - 2011
William Stanley Haseltine (1835 - 1900)
William Stanley Haseltine
1835 - 1900
Nathan Oliveira (1928 - 2010)
Nathan Oliveira
1928 - 2010
William Morris Hunt (1824 - 1879)
William Morris Hunt
1824 - 1879
Donald De Lue (1897 - 1988)
Donald De Lue
1897 - 1988
John Altoon (1925 - 1969)
John Altoon
1925 - 1969
William Laurel Harris (1870 - 1924)
William Laurel Harris
1870 - 1924
Louise Bonnet (1970)
Louise Bonnet
1970
Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)
Jacques Lipchitz
1891 - 1973

Creators American Impressionism

Edward Steichen (1879 - 1973)
Edward Steichen
1879 - 1973
Konstantin N. Filippov (1830 - 1878)
Konstantin N. Filippov
1830 - 1878
John Felsing (1954)
John Felsing
1954
John Linnell (1792 - 1882)
John Linnell
1792 - 1882
George Mosson (1851 - 1933)
George Mosson
1851 - 1933
Richard Caton Woodville (II) (1856 - 1927)
Richard Caton Woodville (II)
1856 - 1927
Charles-Emile Jacque (1813 - 1894)
Charles-Emile Jacque
1813 - 1894
Julien Dupré (1851 - 1910)
Julien Dupré
1851 - 1910
Sally Henriques (1815 - 1886)
Sally Henriques
1815 - 1886
Anton Burger (1824 - 1905)
Anton Burger
1824 - 1905
Otto Albert Koch (1866 - 1920)
Otto Albert Koch
1866 - 1920
William Westall (1781 - 1850)
William Westall
1781 - 1850
George Cochran Lambdin (1830 - 1896)
George Cochran Lambdin
1830 - 1896
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky (1918 - 1994)
Anatoly Yuryevich Nikich-Krilichevsky
1918 - 1994
Aymar Alexandre Pezant (1846 - 1916)
Aymar Alexandre Pezant
1846 - 1916
Wilhelm Krauskopf (1847 - 1921)
Wilhelm Krauskopf
1847 - 1921
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