0112. The bayberry bush

CornTown on May 26, 2010

The bayberry bush
By William Merritt Chase (1849-1916)
Circa. 1880's
American Impressionism

While William Merritt Chase wasn't the most renound artist of his day, he is important as he helped bring the style and taste of French impressionism painting across the Atlantic to America. During his life, he would found the Chase school of art which is today the Parson new school for design in Greenwich Village.