William Merritt Chase Painting Reproductions 5 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.
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
Gathering Wild Flowers c.1895
Oil Painting
$408
$408
Canvas Print
$51.58
$51.58
SKU: CWM-15987
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 40.6 x 61 cm
Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 40.6 x 61 cm
Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin, USA
Along the Canal c.1903
Oil Painting
$423
$423
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15988
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 25.4 x 34.3 cm
Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester, New York, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 25.4 x 34.3 cm
Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester, New York, USA
Courtyard in Venice 1877
Oil Painting
$670
$670
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15989
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 53.3 x 90.2 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 53.3 x 90.2 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
Portrait of a Lady in Black (Annie Traquair Lang) 1911
Oil Painting
$828
$828
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15990
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 151 x 121.3 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 151 x 121.3 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
Portrait of Lavinia Borden Cook c.1905
Oil Painting
$1010
$1010
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15991
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 122 x 91.4 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 122 x 91.4 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA
In the Park (A By-path) c.1889
Oil Painting
$536
$536
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15994
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 35.5 x 49 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 35.5 x 49 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Shinnecock Hills c.1893/97
Oil Painting
$448
$448
Canvas Print
$61.45
$61.45
SKU: CWM-15995
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 44.4 x 54.6 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 44.4 x 54.6 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
The Kimono c.1895
Oil Painting
$587
$587
Canvas Print
$59.67
$59.67
SKU: CWM-15996
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 89.5 x 115 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 89.5 x 115 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
The Old Sand Road c.1894
Oil Painting
$436
$436
Canvas Print
$54.73
$54.73
SKU: CWM-15997
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 42 x 51.4 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 42 x 51.4 cm
Private Collection
I Think I am Ready Now (The Mirror, the Pink Dress) c.1883
Oil Painting
$551
$551
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-15998
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 82.6 x 44.5 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 82.6 x 44.5 cm
Private Collection
Still Life with Bottle, Carafe, Pot and Red Pepper c.1905
Oil Painting
$589
$589
Canvas Print
$62.74
$62.74
SKU: CWM-15999
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 76.2 x 61 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 76.2 x 61 cm
Private Collection
A Study in Pink (Mrs. Robert McDougal) 1895
Oil Painting
$742
$742
Canvas Print
$51.02
$51.02
SKU: CWM-16000
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 137.2 x 91.4 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 137.2 x 91.4 cm
Private Collection
Portrait of Miss J. c.1902
Oil Painting
$778
$778
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-16001
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 162.6 x 102.2 cm
Public Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 162.6 x 102.2 cm
Public Collection
Idle Hours c.1894
Oil Painting
$501
$501
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-16002
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 99 x 123.5 cm
Amon Carter Museum, Texas, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 99 x 123.5 cm
Amon Carter Museum, Texas, USA
Ring Toss 1896
Oil Painting
$536
$536
Canvas Print
$65.95
$65.95
SKU: CWM-16003
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 102.6 x 89.2 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 102.6 x 89.2 cm
Private Collection
The Golden Lady 1896
Oil Painting
$717
$717
Canvas Print
$61.07
$61.07
SKU: CWM-16004
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 83.2 x 103 cm
Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 83.2 x 103 cm
Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, USA
The Nursery 1890
Oil Painting
$532
$532
Canvas Print
$50.59
$50.59
SKU: CWM-16005
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 36.5 x 40.5 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 36.5 x 40.5 cm
Private Collection
The Tale 1892
Oil Painting
$535
$535
Canvas Print
$52.00
$52.00
SKU: CWM-16006
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 42 x 62 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 42 x 62 cm
Private Collection
Woman with Crimson Parasol n.d.
Oil Painting
$557
$557
Canvas Print
$53.40
$53.40
SKU: CWM-17357
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 87.6 x 61.6 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 87.6 x 61.6 cm
Private Collection
Sunny Day at Shinnecock Bay 1892
Oil Painting
$550
$550
SKU: CWM-18521
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 45.7 x 48.4 cm
Private Collection
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 45.7 x 48.4 cm
Private Collection
Mrs. Chase c.1890/95
Oil Painting
$866
$866
Canvas Print
$51.17
$51.17
SKU: CWM-18662
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 183.5 x 123.2 cm
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 183.5 x 123.2 cm
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, USA
The Mirror c.1900
Oil Painting
$743
$743
Canvas Print
$61.34
$61.34
SKU: CWM-19741
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 91.4 x 73.7 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 91.4 x 73.7 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA
Unexpected Intrusion (The Turkish Page) 1876
Oil Painting
$998
$998
Canvas Print
$67.62
$67.62
SKU: CWM-19742
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 107.3 x 94.5 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 107.3 x 94.5 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA
Still Life (Fruit and Pottery) c.1905/06
Oil Painting
$745
$745
Canvas Print
$67.76
$67.76
SKU: CWM-19743
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 81.5 x 72 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA
William Merritt Chase
Original Size: 81.5 x 72 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA