The artwork, titled “Dorothy,” was crafted by William Merritt Chase in the year 1902. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Impressionism movement and stands as a portrait. With dimensions measuring 91 x 180 cm, the artwork currently resides in the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) located in Indianapolis, IN, US.
The artwork features a young girl, Dorothy, who stands poised against a subdued and dark background. Her expressive gaze is directed towards the viewer, evoking a sense of presence and awareness. Dorothy is adorned in a light, flowing dress, cinched at the waist with a dark belt, contrasting against her dark stockings and shoes. A prominent feature of her attire is a wide-brimmed hat, decorated subtly with a flower accent, which adds an element of sophistication and charm to her youthful appearance. The painterly technique emphasizes the textures and soft interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of the Impressionist approach, rendering the portrait not just a depiction of the subject but a vivid representation of a fleeting moment.
