Gathering Autumn Flowers
1894 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts figures in a wide, open field under a vast sky, capturing a tranquil landscape moment. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art.
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William Merritt Chase was a leading American Impressionist and a highly influential teacher who encouraged his students to observe the fleeting effects of light and color in nature. This work exemplifies his mastery of plein air painting, capturing a serene moment in the American countryside with characteristic loose, expressive brushstrokes. It reflects the period's fascination with leisure and the pastoral beauty of the changing seasons.
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Gathering Autumn Flowers
William Merritt Chase, 1894
