Mrs. William Merritt Chase c. 1890

"Mrs. William Merritt Chase" is an oil-on-canvas portrait by American artist William Merritt Chase, created around 1890. The painting depicts the artist's wife, Carrie, in a close-up view that highlights her soft features and delicate attire. Chase, a prominent figure in the American Impressionist movement, was renowned for his skillful brushwork and the luminous quality of his paintings. This portrait exemplifies his ability to capture both the physical likeness and the inner essence of his subject.