Description
Portrait of Mrs. William Merritt Chase by William Merritt Chase shows a seated woman in a dark dress with a vivid green fabric accent. Her face turns forward, and one arm rests near the chair. The garment has a low neckline with light trim, while the green folds spread across the lap. A warm brown background surrounds the sitter.
About Portrait of Mrs. William Merritt Chase Oil Painting Reproduction
The portrait is cropped around the upper body, with the face at the center and green fabric lower in the composition. Her dark hair is gathered up, and the shoulders turn slightly.
Chase contrasts the bright green fabric with the dark dress and warm ground. Light catches the face and the edge of the garment, while the room remains indistinct.
This ByMuseum reproduction is hand-painted in oil on canvas. The dark dress, green lap fabric and direct gaze define the portrait.
The green fabric gathers over the lap and provides a bright counterpoint to the black dress. A feather or scarf-like detail extends downward, creating movement near the lower edge. The sitters shoulders are angled, with one arm resting outward and the other closer to the body. A low neckline has a small pale trim, and the face is illuminated against a deep background. The hair is piled up with a light ornament near the crown. The portrait is cropped at the waist, keeping attention on the face, sleeves and green accessory. Brown and black tones blend in the background, making the green and skin color stand out.
The green accent extends below the lap and catches the eye.
The hand-painted reproduction
The neckline of the woman has fine pale trim, and her hand rests near the curved edge of the chair. The bright green fabric offers a strong contrast to these dark areas.
- Green fabric contrasts with the dark bodice.




