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

Patrick Henry Bruce (1880 - 1936)
Patrick Henry Bruce
1880 - 1936
Ernest William Christmas (1863 - 1918)
Ernest William Christmas
1863 - 1918
Thomas Calloway Lea III (1907 - 2001)
Thomas Calloway Lea III
1907 - 2001
Lari Pittman (1952)
Lari Pittman
1952
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky (1948)
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky
1948
Bill Viola (1951)
Bill Viola
1951
Sol LeWitt (1928 - 2007)
Sol LeWitt
1928 - 2007
Tom Marioni (1937)
Tom Marioni
1937
Noel Mahaffey (1944 - 1984)
Noel Mahaffey
1944 - 1984
Robert Indiana (1928 - 2018)
Robert Indiana
1928 - 2018
Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935 - 2009)
Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon
1935 - 2009
Maria Nordman (1943)
Maria Nordman
1943
Rembrandt Peale (1778 - 1860)
Rembrandt Peale
1778 - 1860
Robert Ryman (1930 - 2019)
Robert Ryman
1930 - 2019
Cleve Gray (1918 - 2004)
Cleve Gray
1918 - 2004
Shara Hughes (1981)
Shara Hughes
1981

Creators American Impressionism

Johann Jakob Dorner II (1775 - 1852)
Johann Jakob Dorner II
1775 - 1852
Harold Parker (1873 - 1962)
Harold Parker
1873 - 1962
Heinrich Wettig (1875 - 1938)
Heinrich Wettig
1875 - 1938
Rokuzan (Morie) Ogiwara (1879 - 1910)
Rokuzan (Morie) Ogiwara
1879 - 1910
Boris Valentinovich Shcherbakov (1916 - 1995)
Boris Valentinovich Shcherbakov
1916 - 1995
Jean-Joseph Patu de Rosemont (1767 - 1818)
Jean-Joseph Patu de Rosemont
1767 - 1818
Matthew William Peters (1742 - 1814)
Matthew William Peters
1742 - 1814
Johan Edvard Bergh (1828 - 1880)
Johan Edvard Bergh
1828 - 1880
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk (1887 - 1971)
Alexander Davidovich (Sacha) Zaliouk
1887 - 1971
Karl Gehri (1850 - 1922)
Karl Gehri
1850 - 1922
Erich Schmidt-Kestner (1877 - 1941)
Erich Schmidt-Kestner
1877 - 1941
Henri Deluermoz (1876 - 1943)
Henri Deluermoz
1876 - 1943
Marie Didière Calves (1883 - 1957)
Marie Didière Calves
1883 - 1957
Max Fuhrmann II (1891 - 1953)
Max Fuhrmann II
1891 - 1953
Godfred Christensen (1845 - 1928)
Godfred Christensen
1845 - 1928
Charles van den Eycken II (1859 - 1923)
Charles van den Eycken II
1859 - 1923