A Florentine Villa by William Merritt Chase

A Florentine Villa 1907

williammerrittchase

Private Collection

tree

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

flower

house

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

forest

plant

naturalistic tone

seascape

coastline landscape

watercolor

building

"A Florentine Villa" is a 1907 painting by American artist William Merritt Chase, known for his Impressionistic style. The painting depicts a picturesque Italian villa, its white walls bathed in the warm glow of the sun, with a lush, colorful garden in the foreground. Chase captures the tranquility and beauty of the scene, capturing the vibrant floral display and the play of light and shadow on the building and foliage. The painting conveys the artist's appreciation for both natural beauty and the architectural splendor of the Italian countryside.