Artwork

Venetian Lace Making

Venetian Lace Making, by William Merritt Chase, graphite, 1882
Venetian Lace Making, by William Merritt Chase, graphite, 1882

Venetian Lace Making is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist William Merritt Chase. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Venetian Lace Making is a drawing by William Merritt Chase, executed in 1882.

Technique & Style

The work is rendered in graphite on tan laid paper, showcasing Chase's skill with the medium.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Merritt Chase

Artist

William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.

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