My Baby (Cosy) 1888

"My Baby (Cosy)" is a pastel portrait of a young child, painted by American artist William Merritt Chase in 1888. The child is depicted in a traditional Japanese kimono, and the image is dominated by a vibrant red background, contrasting with the child's pale skin. Chase's signature style of loose brushstrokes and impressionistic lighting lend a soft and ethereal quality to the portrait. The portrait exemplifies Chase's fascination with Japanese art and culture, which was a prominent influence on American art in the late 19th century.