The artwork, titled “Shinnecock Hills, Long Island,” is an oil painting on board created by William Merritt Chase and measures 73.03 x 80.01 cm. It belongs to the Impressionism movement and depicts a landscape, currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a serene and expansive landscape of Shinnecock Hills in Long Island. The composition is dominated by a vast, azure sky, lightly brushed with soft clouds, extending over a horizon line that meets the ocean in the distance. The foreground is characterized by varied hues of greens and browns, suggesting a field filled with tall grasses and shrubbery. The impressionistic technique is evident in the loose, yet deliberate brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and light, typical of the artist’s style. This piece encapsulates the tranquility and natural beauty of the Long Island countryside, inviting the viewer to immerse in its pastoral calm.
