A Friendly Call by William Merritt Chase. Two women in elegant nineteenth-century attire engage in conversation within a sun-filled artist's studio adorned with paintings and a large mirror.

A Friendly Call

William Merritt Chase

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An exquisite American Impressionist scene of a social visit in a light-filled, art-adorned studio.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft sage, Olive green, Soft cream

About the piece

Painted in 1895, this masterpiece by William Merritt Chase captures a moment of social connection in his legendary Shinnecock Hills studio. The composition is a tour de force of American Impressionism, showcasing Chase's skill in rendering light, texture, and the sophisticated interior of a turn-of-the-century artistic space.

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