Examines the work of American artist William Merritt Chase in the years between 1886 and 1890, looking at how it reflects a marked change in style and subject matter from the paintings he produced after his return from studying in Europe in 1878. Includes over one hundred illustrations.
The author shares his thoughts and experiences of a lifetime of painting and teaching, and provides practical instruction in landscape painting, discussing design, light, perspective, color, composition, and other topics.
