Study of Flesh Color and Gold (1888) – William Merritt Chase

Study of Flesh Color and Gold, painted by William Merritt Chase in 1888, is a striking American Impressionist pastel featuring a bare-backed figure set against a richly textured background, with a focus on flesh tones and gold accents. The work showcases Chase’s mastery of pastel, rivaling oil paint with its velvety texture and vibrant light play, enhanced by a mauve-gray grit-coated paper. Inspired by Japanese art and the influence of James McNeill Whistler, Chase tilted the picture plane and cropped the composition, placing the model strikingly in the foreground. This fusion of traditional Japanese subjects with a modern sensibility, as seen in the bold application of pastel, makes this reproduction a captivating addition to any collection of late 19th-century American art.

This painting enhances a modern or eclectic living room, complementing warm or neutral tones, and suits an artistic office for a sophisticated touch. It’s a thoughtful gift for art lovers or as a unique birthday or anniversary present.

• Production: 1-3 days
• Shipping worldwide: 3-10 days

Choose between high-quality paper prints or professionally stretched canvas:

Fine Art Print (Paper)

• Printed using Giclée fine art technology on Enhanced Matte Art Paper, 200gsm (80lb).
• This museum-quality paper is perfect for high-resolution color graphics and illustrations.
• The matte finish highlights tones and subtle details, giving a rich, elegant look.
• Water-based inks, plastic-free, printed on sustainably sourced paper.
• Shipped in robust, protective packaging to ensure safe delivery.
• Can be hung with double-sided tape, tacks, or framed.
• Frame not included.

Stretched Canvas (Canvas Wrap) - Two Depth Options:

Slim - Frame depth: 19mm (0.75")
Thick - Frame depth: 38mm (1.5")

• Printed using 12-colour Giclée (Latex inkjet) process on premium canvas.
• Hand-stretched over a custom wooden frame made from European knotless pine (up to 3 meters wide).
• Each canvas is hand-finished by expert framers, with smooth, tight corners.
• The curved frame profile prevents contact with the canvas face - avoiding impression marks and surface cracks.
• Finger-jointed frame design ensures strong corner tension and resists warping.
• Wooden wedges are added on larger sizes to keep the canvas taut and allow for future re-stretching.
• Water-based inks, sustainably sourced materials, and vegan-friendly.
• Comes ready to hang - hanging hardware is included.

Kindly understand, colors may vary depending on your monitor settings.