The artwork titled “Portrait of a Woman – The White Dress,” created by William Merritt Chase between 1888 and 1890, is an oil painting on panel. This piece, falling within the Impressionism movement, measures 40.64 x 30.48 cm and is classified under genre painting. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman seated with her back to the viewer, wearing a white dress adorned with subtle details and a dark sash at the waist. The brushstrokes are characteristically loose and expressive, common to Impressionist works, capturing the play of light and shadow on the woman’s form and her intricately styled hair. The background is abstract, rendered with dynamic brushstrokes that add to the composition’s depth and emphasize the figure’s serene posture. The overall effect is one of elegance and tranquility, inviting the viewer into a moment of introspection and grace.
