Artist Bio:
Chase was an American artist born in 1906 in Saint Louis, Missouri, and passed away in 1987. His full name was William Merritt Chase, and he was known for his versatile artistic talents, being a painter, printmaker, and teacher. Chase was a prominent figure in the American art scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a pioneer of the Impressionist movement in the United States and a key figure in the development of modern art.
Chase was a highly respected art instructor, founding the Chase School in New York City in 1896, which later became known as the New York School of Art. His teaching methods emphasized the importance of learning through direct observation and the study of light and color. Chase's works often depicted scenes of everyday life, portraits, and landscapes, and he was particularly skilled in capturing the effects of light and shadow in his paintings.
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