The artwork, titled “Prospect Park, Brooklyn,” is a pastel created by William Merritt Chase around the year 1889. This piece, belonging to the Impressionism art movement, measures 26.67 by 40.64 centimeters and depicts a landscape. The painting is presently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, Chase captures a serene view of Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The scene is anchored by a set of stone steps leading up to a higher terrace bordered by ornate balustrades and vegetation. Trees and greenery dominate the background, their forms rendered in soft, diffused light. The impressionistic technique is evident in the loose, yet deliberate application of pastel, creating an atmosphere that emphasizes light and shadow. The foreground is open and simple, likely a pathway or open space, which draws the viewer’s eye up toward the structured stone features and lush surroundings. The harmonious blending of architectural elements with natural scenery embodies the tranquil essence that Impressionist artists sought to convey.
