1886
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Gray Day on the Bay is a 1886 unspecified by William Merritt Chase, a American Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet harbor scene on a gray day. The water is calm, with a few small boats floating near the shore. In the distance, bigger ships sit at the dock, their masts standing tall against a pale sky. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, blending colors to show light and shadow. The whole scene feels a little hazy, like you’re looking through a light mist. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
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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