“The Morning News,” crafted by William Merritt Chase circa 1886, is an oil panel painting that exemplifies the Impressionist movement. This genre painting measures 48.26 by 36.83 centimeters and is housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman clad in black attire, seated while engrossed in reading a newspaper. She wears a formal black hat adorned with a distinctive buckle, which complements her attire, hinting at the fashion of the late 19th century. The background is rendered in dark, muted tones, drawing attention to the figure’s serene concentration and the subtle interplay of light on the newspaper. The painting captures a moment of quiet introspection, characteristic of the Impressionist style’s focus on everyday scenes and the transient effects of light and color.
