The Hackensack River
Artist
William Merritt Chase
(American, 1849-1916)
Dateca. 1882
Object number62.0319
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions33 x 55 in. (83.8 x 139.7 cm)
frame: 40 5/8 x 58 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (103.2 x 148.9 x 7 cm)
frame: 40 5/8 x 58 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (103.2 x 148.9 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Collections
DescriptionInstead of seeking grand, imposing scenery, Chase found beauty in everyday places like parks and beaches, marking a shift in American landscape painting. This piece shows the Hackensack River in New Jersey, just a few miles from Manhattan. The muted palette and various shades of white create a peaceful stillness along the riverside. In the distance, though, a trestle bridge and rolling chimneys offer a glimpse of the industrialization happening at that time. These works earned Chase praise and helped transform American landscape painting into the modern era.
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