William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.

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November 1 - 1849 - October 25 - 1916 - American - Painter - Impressionism

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He was born in Williamsburg (now Nineveh), Indiana, and became a pupil of B. F. Hays in Indianapolis, of Joseph Oriel Eaton in New York, and subsequently of A. Wagner and Karl von Piloty in Munich.

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Williamsburg (now Nineveh), Indiana - B. F. Hays - Indianapolis - Joseph Oriel Eaton - New York - A. Wagner - Karl von Piloty - Munich

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In New York he established a school of his own, after teaching with success for some years at the Art Students League. A worker in all media – oils, watercolor, pastel – etching and painting with distinction the figure, landscapes, and still lifes, he is perhaps best known for his portraits, his sitters including some of the most important men and women of his time.

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Art Students League - Oil - Watercolor - Pastel

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Chase won many honors at home and abroad, became a member of the National Academy of Design, New York, and for ten years was president of the Society of American Artists. Among his important canvases are Ready for the Ride (Union League Club, N.Y.), The Apprentice, and Court Jester.

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National Academy of Design - Society of American Artists

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He became a member of the Ten American Painters after John Henry Twachtman died.

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Ten American Painters - John Henry Twachtman

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