Chase Centennial Exhibition, Commemorating the Birth of William Merritt Chase, November 1, 1849
Indianapolis, Indiana: John Herron Art Museum, 1949. Softcover. Grey paper wraps. Approx 84 pp. 27 bw plates. VG. May have slight soiling on covers and inside and owner's writing on first page. Item #6192
Issued in conjunction with this 1949 exhibition honoring the 100th anniversary of American artist William Merritt Chase (1849-1916). With a lengthy opening essay by Wilbur D. Peat. The chronological exhibition catalogue cites 56 works by Chase, with nearly half pictured here. Also includes a checklist of known works by Chase, broken down into the following categories: Male Portraits (123); Male Figure Studies (63); Female Portraits (119); Female Figure Studies (138); Interiors (41); Landscapes (178); Still Life (1160; Miscellaneous (5). Dimensions, dates and owners' names are given when known. One of 1000 copies. Scarce.
OCLC: 11693409
Price: $20.00