“Sunny Spain” is an oil on canvas artwork created in 1882 by the artist William Merritt Chase. This piece is a fine representation of the Impressionism movement and is categorized under the landscape genre. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a quaint and sunlit Spanish village scene, characterized by warm earth tones and soft, diffused light. The rustic architecture, featuring weathered facades and tiled roofs, captures the charm of rural Spain. In the foreground, a man stands beside a donkey, adding a sense of daily life and human presence to the tranquil setting. The artist’s adept use of light and shadow, along with the textured brushstrokes, imbues the scene with a vibrant and atmospheric quality, showcasing Chase’s mastery in capturing the essence of the environment.
