Artwork
Self Portrait
Self Portrait is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist William Merritt Chase. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a self-portrait by William Merritt Chase, created in 1914. It is a representative work of American Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Chase, an American painter and educator, with a serious expression and a white beard and mustache. He is dressed in formal attire, with a white flower on his lapel, and appears lost in thought, engaging the viewer with his direct gaze.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Chase's skill in capturing detail, particularly in the subject's face, where wrinkles and expression are rendered with precision. The dark background serves to emphasize the figure, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation characteristic of Impressionist portraiture.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection. Chase, a prominent figure in American art education, founded the Chase School, which later became the Parsons School of Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.
Self-portrait
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