The artwork, titled “Shinnecock Hills,” was created by the artist William Merritt Chase using the medium of oil on canvas. This piece, belonging to the Impressionist art movement, measures 67.31 x 83.19 cm and falls under the genre of landscape painting. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an expansive landscape scene, characterized by its muted earth tones and an extensive sky filled with soft, diffused light. A meandering dirt path guides the viewer’s eye across the canvas, inviting contemplation of the open space and simple beauty of the hills. The texture and brushwork reflect the Impressionist inclination towards capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere, providing a serene and evocative representation of nature.
