“A Study in Pink (Portrait of Mrs. Robert P. McDougal)” is a portrait created by William Merritt Chase in 1895. This piece is part of the Impressionism art movement and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a dignified lady, presumably Mrs. Robert P. McDougal, garbed in a lavish pink dress with delicate lace detailing. Her posture is graceful and poised, with her hands gently clasping a light-handkerchief-like accessory. The background is an understated, dark reddish-brown, which highlights the softness and elegance of her attire. The artist’s deft use of light and shadow, characteristic of the Impressionist style, enhances the texture of the fabric and the serene expression on the subject’s face.
