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A Gray Day, by William Merritt Chase, unspecified, 1894

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Overview

A Gray Day is a 1894 unspecified by William Merritt Chase, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
William Merritt Chase
When & what style?
1894 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a gray, foggy day on a body of water. There are small boats scattered across the water, with a few people on them. The sky and water are a similar gray color, with some lighter shades of gray in the sky. In the foreground, there's a dock or pier on the left side of the painting. It's made of wood and has some objects on it, but they're not clear. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and peaceful. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of William Merritt Chase.

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Portrait of William Merritt Chase
Artist

William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase (November 1, 1849 – October 25, 1916) was an American painter, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher.

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