William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 - October 25, 1916) was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher. November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ... Impressionism was a 19th century art movement, that began as a private association of Paris-based artists who began publicly exhibiting their art in the 1860s. ...

He was born at Willamsburg, Indiana, and became a pupil of B. F. Hays at Indianapolis, of Eaton in New York, and subsequently of A. Wagner and Piloty in Munich. The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Eaton is the name of several places: In England: Eaton (Chester), Cheshire Eaton (Macclesfield), Cheshire Eaton, Leicestershire Eaton, Nottinghamshire In the United States of America: Eaton, Colorado Eaton, Indiana Eaton, New Hampshire Eaton, New York Eaton, Ohio Eaton, Wisconsin Eaton County, Michigan Eaton Township, Michigan Eaton Township, Pennsylvania In addition... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Munich: Frauenkirche and Town Hall steeple Munich (German: München pronunciation) is the state capital of the German Bundesland of Bavaria. ...

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 numbering some of the most important men and women of his time. The Art Students League is the name of several American art schools or associations for promotion of art education For the New-York-based school (founded 1875), presumed model for the others, see Art Students League of New York For the Denver-based school and association, see Art Students League... Oil is a generic term for organic liquids that are not miscible with water. ... Watercolor is a painting technique making use of water-soluble pigments that are either transparent or opaque and are formulated with gum to bond the pigment to the paper. ... A bravura pastel portrait of Louis XV by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1748 Pastel or pastels is an artistic expression which involves the application of soft colors by painting with soft crayons wrapped in paper. ...

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. The National Academy of Design, in New York, (often termed simple The National Academy) is an honorary association of American artists, with a museum and a school of fine arts. ...

He became a member of the Ten American Painters after John Henry Twachtman died. John Henry Twachtman (August 4, 1853-August 8, 1902) was a US impressionist painter. ...

External links

• Lengthy bio at Brooklyn Museum of Art (http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/1aa/1aa435.htm)
• Ibiblio page on Chase, with portrait and paintings (http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/chase/)
• Artcyclopedia page (http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/chase_william_merritt.html)

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