William Merritt Chase: The Paintings in Pastel, Monotypes, Painted Tiles and Ceramic Plates, Watercolors, and Prints (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300109962)

The first in a beautiful four-volume complete catalogue of all known works by the beloved American artist William Merritt Chase

A perennial favorite of museum visitors, the works of William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) embody the quintessential characteristics of American Impressionism: outdoor landscapes, a colorful palette, and an energetic brushstroke. He was also a portrait painter of the first rank, a master of still life, a renowned teacher, and a leader of artists' societies.

This gorgeous book, the first of a four-volume definitive catalogue, features Chase's stunning paintings in pastel, which constitute a major and previously understudied body of work by the artist; monotypes; painted tiles and plates; watercolors; and prints. Reconstructing Chase's oeuvre is a daunting task, as the artist left few records of any kind, and no documentation of his individual works exists. Furthermore, Chase's paintings and pastels have been forged in great numbers throughout the years, and many of these works still surface on the art market. Making this long-awaited volume even more valuable is a list of every known exhibition of Chase's work during the artist's lifetime, selected examples of major post-1917 exhibitions, and an essay on Chase's innovative pastel technique.

Author: Ronald G. Pisano, D. Frederick Baker, Marjorie Shelley
ISBN-10: 0300109962
ISBN-13: 9780300109962
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2006
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.88lbs
Size: 12.40h x 9.88w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2006 pg. 637