#painting
Mrs. Chase in Prospect Park (1886) by William Merritt Chase. 🛶✨
There is something incredibly peaceful in this painting. Rather than just painting a lady in a boat, Chase, a renowned artist of American Impressionism, painted the very air. Observe how the artist used loose and airy brushstrokes, creating the impression that the reflection of the bank in the water is identical to reality.
The delicate figure of Alice Gerson Chase, sitting in relaxation and apparently lost in thoughts, is captured against the background of earthy and saturated colors of the park. This picture looks like not an arranged portrait but a glimpse of a quiet day in New York taken many years ago. This is the perfect example of an impressionist’s play with light and textures.
And what does she think about during her leisurely trip?
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