A Gray Day 1886

"A Gray Day" is an 1886 painting by American artist William Merritt Chase (1849-1916). The artwork captures a quiet, overcast scene of a river or bay with several boats moored along a wooden pier. The soft, muted tones of the sky and water create a sense of tranquility, typical of Chase's "plein air" style of painting. The work is considered a fine example of Impressionism, a style that emphasizes the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.