“Sunlight and Shadow, Shinnecock Hills” is a landscape painting completed by William Merritt Chase. Rendered in oil on canvas, the artwork measures 101.6 x 89 cm and belongs to the Impressionism art movement.
The artwork depicts a tranquil scene of Shinnecock Hills, with an emphasis on natural light and shadow. The artist skillfully portrays a vast, open landscape under a bright, expansive sky punctuated by soft, drifting clouds. The foreground comprises grassy fields with subtle variations in color, reflecting the effects of sunlight and shadow. A patch of dense, dark green foliage contrasts with the lighter tones of the surrounding fields. The horizon stretches into the distance, suggesting a serene and expansive vista, characteristic of the impressionistic style that focuses on light and color to capture the essence of a moment.
