Dorothy 1902

"Dorothy" is a portrait painting by American artist William Merritt Chase from 1902. The painting features a young girl, Dorothy, dressed in a white dress and black stockings. She wears a wide-brimmed hat with a green bow and stares directly at the viewer. The dark background provides a striking contrast to Dorothy's bright attire, emphasizing her innocence and youthful charm. Chase's attention to detail in depicting Dorothy's pose and clothing is characteristic of his realist style. His work captures a sense of elegance and refinement that was admired by late 19th-century American audiences.