Girl with Tambourine 1886

William Merritt Chase’s 1886 watercolor painting, "Girl with Tambourine," depicts a young woman in a black hat and white dress, holding a tambourine in her lap. Her posture is relaxed, and she gazes thoughtfully off to the side. The painting showcases Chase's mastery of watercolor, with washes of color and loose brushstrokes capturing the subject's form and the soft light in the scene. This work exemplifies Chase's style, which emphasized spontaneity and the fleeting moments of daily life. It's an intimate and evocative portrait that captures the charm of the subject.