The artwork, titled “My Daughter Dieudonnee (aka Alice Dieudonnee Chase),” was created by the artist William Merritt Chase around the year 1902. Executed using oil on panel, this piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls within the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a young woman is seated in an upholstered chair, enveloped by the rich textures and plush materials that define her clothing and surroundings. She is adorned in an elegant, white dress replete with intricate ruffles and layers of delicately rendered fabric. A voluminous, white hat adorned with soft embellishments sits atop her head, casting subtle shadows across her face. The background is imbued with a muted, dark palette, which serves to accentuate the subject’s luminous attire and poised demeanor. The woman’s serene yet introspective expression, combined with the careful play of light and shadow, highlights the artist’s mastery in capturing both the physical likeness and the inner essence of his subject.
