The artwork, titled “At the Window,” is a portrait created by the artist William Merritt Chase. Executed using pastel on canvas, it belongs to the Impressionism movement. Measuring 26.4 by 44.4 centimeters, this work is housed in the Brooklyn Museum, located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork portrays a contemplative figure seated by a window, bathed in a soft, diffused light that filters through the window’s glass. The play of light and shadow gives the painting an ethereal quality, characteristic of the Impressionist style. The background reveals a blurry, yet tranquil, garden scene as viewed from indoors, with delicate foliage and a serene ambiance that further enhances the subject’s reflective demeanor. The use of pastel creates a delicate texture, adding to the overall sense of quiet introspection captured in the portrait.
