The artwork titled “Portrait of Helen, Daughter of the Artist,” created by William Merritt Chase in 1900, is an oil-on-canvas painting rendered in the Impressionist style. The portrait measures 65.41 by 62.23 centimeters and is categorized under the genre of portraiture. It is currently housed in a private collection.
In this poignant and intimate portrait, the artist’s daughter, Helen, is captured with a gentle and affectionate brushwork characteristic of the Impressionist movement. Helen is depicted seated, angled slightly towards the viewer, with a warm and endearing expression. Her attire is rendered with soft tones of white and pink, highlighted by a large pink ribbon that cinches her dress at the waist and another adorning her hair. The background is a soft, muted brown, providing a serene and understated backdrop that accentuates her youthful complexion and lively presence. This painting exemplifies Chase’s ability to infuse his familial subjects with both personal warmth and sophisticated artistic technique.
