Alice 1892

williammerrittchase

figurative

character portrait

character art

performing

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

costume

painting painterly

abstract character

charcoal

"Alice", painted in 1892 by American artist William Merritt Chase, showcases a young girl in a simple white dress and a flowing pink ribbon. Chase was known for his mastery of light and shadow, and this painting, depicting the innocent charm of childhood, embodies his signature style. The use of soft, tonal values contributes to the gentle, almost ethereal, quality of the portrait.