A landmark retrospective that examines William Merritt Chase and his lasting contribution to the history of Modern art The history of Modern art owes a great debt to William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), one of America\'s influential artists and educators.
Five essays by prominent scholars of American art offer new insights into Chase\'s multi-faceted artistic practice and his position in the international cultural climate at the turn of the 20th century..
A century after his death, the breadth and richness of Chase\'s career are celebrated in this beautifully illustrated publication.
As a teacher and founder of the Shinnecock Summer School of Art and the New York School of Art, Chase mentored a new generation of modernists, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O\'Keeffe, and Joseph Stella.
Chase was a leading member of the international artistic avant-garde and was best known for his mastery of a wide range of subjects in oil and pastel, including figures, landscapes, urban park scenes, interiors, and portraits.
A landmark retrospective that examines William Merritt Chase and his lasting contribution to the history of Modern art The history of Modern art owes a great debt to William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), one of America\'s influential artists and educators
