Portrait of Erla Howell
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Merritt Chase's Portrait of Erla Howell into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
In William Merritt Chase's Portrait of Erla Howell, we encounter a masterful interplay of light and texture that defines Chase's mature style. Painted circa 1896-97 during his peak as an American Impressionist, this intimate portrait captures Howell—likely the wife of his colleague—with remarkable psychological depth. The loose, rhythmic brushstrokes animate her sculptural features against a richly harmonized background, where Chase's signature virtuosity shines in the rendering of sumptuous fabrics and subtle flesh tones. This work exemplifies Chase's unique position bridging American realism and French Impressionism, showcasing his ability to dignify bourgeois subjects with Old Master gravitas while maintaining modern spontaneity. As a leading figure of the Cos Cob Art Colony and the Art Students League of New York, Chase's portraits became benchmarks for Gilded Age portraiture, making this piece historically significant for understanding America's artistic transition into modernity.
For interiors seeking refined elegance with artistic flair, this Chase portrait commands attention best in traditional or transitional spaces. A carved giltwood frame would heighten its Old World sophistication when displayed above a Louis XVI-style console in a light-filled foyer, or as a tonal counterpoint to dark wood paneling in a study. The painting's warm earth tones—ochres, umbers, and deep crimsons—organically complement leather-bound books or Persian rugs, while its intimate 30x25 inch scale suits contemplative spaces rather than vast walls. In executive offices, position it opposite large windows to catch changing daylight that echoes Chase's luminous treatment, creating dynamic interplay between art and environment. For contemporary settings, pair with clean-lined mid-century furnishings to let its painterly textures stand forth as organic contrast against minimalist backdrops.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
