Still Life with Cockatoo 1881

William Merritt Chase's "Still Life with Cockatoo" (1881) is a captivating portrayal of a white cockatoo perched atop a dark, ornately carved box filled with delicate white blossoms. The bird's vibrant yellow crest and the contrasting dark brown of the box create a striking visual dynamic. The painting's rich, warm palette and loose brushstrokes imbue the scene with a sense of both intimacy and energy, characteristic of Chase's mastery of the still-life genre.