William Merritt Chase (1849 - 1916) Edwardian period

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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

Peter Busa (1914 - 1985)
Peter Busa
1914 - 1985
Johann Berthelsen (1883 - 1972)
Johann Berthelsen
1883 - 1972
David Ligare (1945)
David Ligare
1945
Rimma Anatol'evna Gerlovina (1951)
Rimma Anatol'evna Gerlovina
1951
Robert Feke (1705 - 1752)
Robert Feke
1705 - 1752
Carl Paul Jennewein (1890 - 1978)
Carl Paul Jennewein
1890 - 1978
Lucy Bull (1990)
Lucy Bull
1990
William Powhida (1976)
William Powhida
1976
Chaim Moiseevich Livshits (1912 - 1994)
Chaim Moiseevich Livshits
1912 - 1994
Richard John Haas (1936)
Richard John Haas
1936
David Howard Hitchcock (1861 - 1943)
David Howard Hitchcock
1861 - 1943
Edward Lamson Henry (1841 - 1919)
Edward Lamson Henry
1841 - 1919
David Levinthal (1949)
David Levinthal
1949
George Clair Tooker (1920 - 2011)
George Clair Tooker
1920 - 2011
Genesis Tramaine (1983)
Genesis Tramaine
1983
Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828 - 1901)
Edward Mitchell Bannister
1828 - 1901

Creators American Impressionism

Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin (1924 - 2010)
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin
1924 - 2010
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner (1808 - 1894)
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
1808 - 1894
Yuri Petrovich Kugach (1917 - 2013)
Yuri Petrovich Kugach
1917 - 2013
Sergey Semyonovich Voroshilov (1864 - 1912)
Sergey Semyonovich Voroshilov
1864 - 1912
Armand Cassagne (1823 - 1907)
Armand Cassagne
1823 - 1907
Mikhail Zichy (1827 - 1906)
Mikhail Zichy
1827 - 1906
Angelo Jank (1868 - 1940)
Angelo Jank
1868 - 1940
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov (1817 - 1898)
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov
1817 - 1898
Richard Edward Miller (1875 - 1943)
Richard Edward Miller
1875 - 1943
Charles Loring Elliott (1812 - 1868)
Charles Loring Elliott
1812 - 1868
Hermann Eschke (1823 - 1900)
Hermann Eschke
1823 - 1900
François Bonvin (1817 - 1887)
François Bonvin
1817 - 1887
Petr Nikolaevich Gruzinskii (1837 - 1892)
Petr Nikolaevich Gruzinskii
1837 - 1892
Stephan Abel Sinding (1846 - 1922)
Stephan Abel Sinding
1846 - 1922
Hermann Nestel (1858 - 1905)
Hermann Nestel
1858 - 1905
John George Brown (1831 - 1913)
John George Brown
1831 - 1913
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