Portrait of William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase Painting Reproductions 4 of 6

1849-1916

American Impressionist Painter

William Merritt Chase, born on November 1, 1849, in Williamsburg, Indiana, was a titan of American painting whose legacy as both an artist and educator reverberates through the history of American Impressionism. From the time his early talent caught the eye of local teachers in Indianapolis, it was clear that Chase would not be confined to his Midwestern roots. Like a restless tide, he followed his ambitions to the artistic capitals of New York and Europe, forever changing the face of American art.

Chase's European education was a formative period. After training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Chase emerged as a painter of remarkable versatility. His works ranged from brilliant still lifes to vibrant portraits and airy plein-air landscapes. His painting "Keying Up" - The Court Jester, which earned him his first major recognition in 1876, embodied the boldness and technical skill that would become his hallmark. He wasn't just painting figures - he was capturing their essence, leaving strokes of personality embedded in the canvas.

But Chase wasn’t content to merely succeed as an artist. His contributions to the art world expanded into teaching, where he nurtured generations of future masters. At institutions like the Art Students League and the Shinnecock Hills Summer School, Chase preached the importance of color, light, and individuality. His enthusiasm for plein-air painting - inspired by the European Impressionists - drove his students outdoors, into the very elements they sought to capture. This period yielded some of Chase’s most memorable works, like his "Open Air Breakfast," which danced with the brightness of sunlight filtered through summer air.

Chase’s life was also colored by his flamboyant personality. His New York studio, a lavishly decorated affair, was a physical embodiment of his artistic ethos - eclectic, daring, and unashamedly opulent. It wasn’t just a space to paint but a salon for the art elite of the day. His marriage to Alice Gerson and the raising of their eight children, many of whom became his muses, infused his art with a deep sense of familial warmth and tranquility.

By the time of his death in 1916, Chase had secured his place as both an innovative artist and a beloved mentor. His influence, seen in the works of Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and countless others, continues to ripple through the art world, proving that his legacy was never meant to fade into the background, but to shine as brightly as the landscapes and portraits he so masterfully created.

122 William Merritt Chase Paintings

View of Fiesole, 1907 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

View of Fiesole 1907

Oil Painting
$385
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15948
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 29.8 x 40.6 cm
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, USA

Woman in Black, c.1890 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Woman in Black c.1890

Oil Painting
$376
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15949
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 38.9 x 25.4 cm
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, USA

Lydia Field Emmet, 1892 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Lydia Field Emmet 1892

Oil Painting
$708
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15950
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 183 x 91.8 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Blue Kimono, 1915 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

The Blue Kimono 1915

Oil Painting
$441
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15951
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: unknown
Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, USA

Still Life, Fish, 1912 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Still Life, Fish 1912

Oil Painting
$647
Canvas Print
$61.61
SKU: CWM-15952
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 81 x 100.2 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

A Modern Magdalen, c.1888 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

A Modern Magdalen c.1888

Oil Painting
$533
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15953
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 48.3 x 39.4 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

First Touch of Autumn, c.1898 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

First Touch of Autumn c.1898

Oil Painting
$573
Canvas Print
$60.63
SKU: CWM-15954
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 101.8 x 127.3 cm
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana, USA

Girl in a Japanese Costume, c.1890 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Girl in a Japanese Costume c.1890

Oil Painting
$556
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15955
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 62.5 x 39.8 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

Sunlight and Shadow, Shinnecock Hills, n.d. by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Sunlight and Shadow, Shinnecock Hills n.d.

Oil Painting
$533
Canvas Print
$66.75
SKU: CWM-15956
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 88.9 x 101.6 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

Mother and Child (The First Portrait), c.1885/90 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Mother and Child (The First Portrait) c.1885/90

Oil Painting
$645
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15957
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 178 x 102 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

Good Friends, c.1909 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Good Friends c.1909

Oil Painting
$609
SKU: CWM-15962
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 56.4 x 78.5 cm
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, USA

Harbor Scene, c.1895 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Harbor Scene c.1895

Oil Painting
$534
SKU: CWM-15963
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 106.4 x 119.8 cm
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, USA

Portrait of Artist's Daughter, c.1895 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Artist's Daughter c.1895

Oil Painting
$700
SKU: CWM-15964
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 82.2 x 65 cm
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, USA

Lady in Black, 1888 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Lady in Black 1888

Oil Painting
$740
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15966
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 188.6 x 92.2 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Bessie Potter, c.1895 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Bessie Potter c.1895

Oil Painting
$603
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15967
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 81.3 x 65 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Still Life - Fish, c.1900 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Still Life - Fish c.1900

Oil Painting
$647
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15968
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 113 x 142.5 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Gathering Autumn Flowers, c.1894/95 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Gathering Autumn Flowers c.1894/95

Oil Painting
$492
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15972
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 53.3 x 96.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Study of Flesh Color and Gold, 1888 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Study of Flesh Color and Gold 1888

Paper Art Print
$48.17
SKU: CWM-15973
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 45.7 x 33 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Shinnecock Hills, c.1895 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Shinnecock Hills c.1895

Oil Painting
$417
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15980
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 50.8 x 61 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Antiquary Shop, 1879 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

The Antiquary Shop 1879

Oil Painting
$610
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15981
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 67.3 x 86.2 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

Girl in Japanese Dress, c.1895 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Girl in Japanese Dress c.1895

Oil Painting
$624
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15982
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 71.4 x 64 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

An Italian Garden, c.1909 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

An Italian Garden c.1909

Oil Painting
$494
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15983
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 40.6 x 55.6 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA

Still Life (Fish from the Adriatic), c.1907/14 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Still Life (Fish from the Adriatic) c.1907/14

Oil Painting
$464
Canvas Print
$50.47
SKU: CWM-15984
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 54 x 65.4 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA

Portrait of Edward Everett Hale, c.1884 by William Merritt Chase | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Edward Everett Hale c.1884

Oil Painting
$603
Canvas Print
$63.28
SKU: CWM-15986
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 64.5 x 54.3 cm
Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA

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