Study of Flesh and Gold - William Merritt Chase Framed Canvas
Description
You're drawn into a world where flesh and gold intertwine, where the bare back of a woman becomes a canvas for light and shadow. Chase's masterful pastel strokes breathe life into every inch of this provocative piece. The model's alabaster skin gleams against a backdrop of shimmering golds and teals, her dark hair piled high in an elegant updo.
As your eyes wander, you'll notice the bold green kimono draped low across her hips, its vibrant hue a striking contrast to her porcelain complexion. This isn't just a nude study – it's a celebration of form, texture, and the interplay of color that epitomizes Chase's virtuosity with pastels.
The composition whispers of Japonisme influence, with its tilted perspective and daring crop. Yet it speaks volumes about modernity, placing the figure boldly in the foreground. You're not just viewing art; you're experiencing the evolution of American Impressionism through Chase's innovative lens.
About the Canvas
Make any room a showpiece
• Luscious artist-grade cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
• Hand-stretched and natural white to capture light/color with striking clarity.
• Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
• Precisely measured floating frame that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
• Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine.
3 distinctive frame colors
Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.
White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.
Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.
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About the Artist
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Only the Best Will Do
Artist-grade cotton with lush, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
A Century of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
