Portrait of Mrs.C. (Alice Gerson Chase)

William Merritt Chase's Portrait of Mrs. C. (Alice Gerson Chase) exemplifies his mastery in painting with Impressionism. Rendered in rich oil on canvas, the portrait captures the sitter with a luminous, textured quality characteristic of Chase’s lively brushwork. His approach emphasizes light and color, creating a vivid, lifelike presence that invites viewers into the subject’s personality. This work not only reflects his skill as a portrait artist but also showcases his contributions as a teacher and founder of the Chase School, which would become the Parsons School of Design.