Open Air Breakfast by William Merritt Chase. A lush Impressionist garden scene depicting three figures during a morning meal, featuring a woman in a hammock and a standing girl beside a decorative screen.

Open Air Breakfast

William Merritt Chase

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant Impressionist garden scene capturing a leisurely morning meal among lush foliage and dappled sunlight.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in walnut and cognac tones — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Kitchen
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1888, William Merritt Chase’s 'Open Air Breakfast' is a quintessential example of American Impressionism. The work depicts the artist's family in their Brooklyn backyard, masterfully balancing the vibrant greens of the garden with the crisp whites of the linens and the sophisticated textures of a Japanese folding screen.

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