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

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Gus Heinze (1926)
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Alain Jacquet (1939 - 2008)
Alain Jacquet
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Kilian Leonard Dax (1954)
Kilian Leonard Dax
1954
Charles Benefiel (1967)
Charles Benefiel
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Simone Leigh (1967)
Simone Leigh
1967
Raphaelle Peale (1774 - 1825)
Raphaelle Peale
1774 - 1825
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (1878 - 1953)
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin
1878 - 1953
Nicholas Krushenick (1929 - 1999)
Nicholas Krushenick
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Albin Polasek (1879 - 1965)
Albin Polasek
1879 - 1965
Mark Lindquist (1949)
Mark Lindquist
1949
Horst P. Horst (1906 - 1999)
Horst P. Horst
1906 - 1999
John Leslie Breck (1860 - 1899)
John Leslie Breck
1860 - 1899
Trevor Paglen (1947)
Trevor Paglen
1947
Robert Wilson (1941)
Robert Wilson
1941
Julio Valdez (1969)
Julio Valdez
1969

Creators American Impressionism

Wilhelm Löwith (1861 - 1932)
Wilhelm Löwith
1861 - 1932
David Sutter (1811 - 1880)
David Sutter
1811 - 1880
Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (1830 - 1897)
Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov
1830 - 1897
Carl Johann Lasch (1822 - 1888)
Carl Johann Lasch
1822 - 1888
William Nicholson (1872 - 1949)
William Nicholson
1872 - 1949
Max Flashar (1855 - 1915)
Max Flashar
1855 - 1915
Richard Brydges Beechey (1808 - 1895)
Richard Brydges Beechey
1808 - 1895
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin (1844 - 1930)
Ilya Jefimovitsch Repin
1844 - 1930
Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter (1823 - 1884)
Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter
1823 - 1884
Richard Edward Miller (1875 - 1943)
Richard Edward Miller
1875 - 1943
Pierre-Louis De la Rive (1753 - 1817)
Pierre-Louis De la Rive
1753 - 1817
Gustave Flaubert (1821 - 1880)
Gustave Flaubert
1821 - 1880
Karl Bolz (1877 - 1954)
Karl Bolz
1877 - 1954
Emil Strecker (1841 - 1925)
Emil Strecker
1841 - 1925
Erich Büttner (1889 - 1936)
Erich Büttner
1889 - 1936
Xavier Bueno (1915 - 1979)
Xavier Bueno
1915 - 1979