In America, geographic isolation and growing freedom led to the craft of oil painting being smothered by artistic intent. Here are some results.
Chase
His studio was a recurrent motif which tells us much about his promotional activity, and his extended persona.
Known for his Impressionist landscapes and portraits, he also painted a couple of history paintings – under duress.
An American Master in his own right, his paintings were on a par with those of Chase, and he was a successful teacher too.
One of the most influential painters of the early 20th century, he founded the Ashcan School, and was a major landscape painter of the time.
The model’s mother claimed she was 16, she is almost nude, and a few years later, her jealous husband committed murder.
One dancer, three painters, four portraits of the dancer, and two portraits of Chase himself.
With his many different styles and genres, from sketchy post-Impressionism to his mature Precisionism, he was nothing if not versatile and varied.
Two highly successful students of William Merritt Chase, who painted significant portraits and more.
The American painter of farm animals, particularly oxen, followed in the brushstrokes of Constant Troyon, except that he has now been forgotten.
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