William Merritt Chase

A landmark retrospective that examines William Merritt Chase and his lasting contribution to the history of modern art The history of modern art owes a great debt to William Merritt Chase (18491916), one of Americas influential artists and educators. Chase was a leading member of the international artistic avant-garde and was best known for his mastery of a wide range of subjects in oil and pastel, including figures, landscapes, urban park scenes, interiors, and portraits. As a teacher and founder of the Shinnecock Summer School of Art and the New York School of Art, Chase mentored a new generation of modernists, including Edward Hopper, Georgia OKeeffe, and Joseph Stella. A century after his death, the breadth and richness of Chases career are celebrated in this beautifully illustrated publication. Five essays by prominent scholars of American art offer new insights into Chases multi-faceted artistic practice and his position in the international cultural climate at the turn of the 20th century. Published in association with The Phillips Collection Exhibition Schedule: The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. (06/04/1609/11/16) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (10/09/1601/16/17) CaPesaro-Galleria Internazionale dArte Moderna, Venice (02/11/1705/28/17)