Pablo de Sarasate; Portrait of a Violinist by William Merritt Chase

Pablo de Sarasate; Portrait of a Violinist c. 1875

williammerrittchase

figurative

sculpture

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

neo expressionist

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

abstract character

mixed media

watercolor

American artist William Merritt Chase painted *Pablo de Sarasate; Portrait of a Violinist* around 1875. The oil-on-canvas painting features a close-up portrait of the renowned Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate. Chase captures the intensity and passion of Sarasate's personality, with his expressive eyes and determined countenance. The dark background and the use of loose brushstrokes contribute to the painting's dramatic effect. This portrait is a testament to Chase's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects.