Grain Field, Shinnecock Hills by William Merritt Chase

Grain Field, Shinnecock Hills 1891

williammerrittchase

Private Collection

abstract expressionism

cliff

abstract painting

rural-area

grass

impressionist painting style

landscape

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

rock

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

natural-landscape

men

painting painterly

watercolor

"Grain Field, Shinnecock Hills" (1891) by William Merritt Chase showcases a serene landscape of a harvested field with haystacks, a lone figure, and a distant line of trees. The artist's use of light and color, particularly the soft golden hues of the hay and the pale blue sky, creates a sense of peace and tranquility. Chase, known for his plein air painting, captures the beauty of the natural world in this work, conveying the essence of a peaceful summer day.