“The Song,” painted by William Merritt Chase in 1907, is an oil-on-canvas artwork belonging to the Impressionism art movement. Measuring 73.66 by 73.66 centimeters, this genre painting is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an interior scene characterized by an opulent setting, featuring a high vaulted ceiling accentuated by a classical column. To the left, there is a long wooden table adorned with books and a decorative vase holding lush greenery. The scene is bathed in soft light, enhancing the delicate touches of color spread across the flowers and plants. In the background, a pianist is portrayed sitting at a grand piano, partially hidden behind a column, while a female figure, dressed in a white gown, is seated on a plush red chair in the foreground, engrossed in thought. The overall composition embodies a serene and reflective atmosphere, inviting the viewer to interpret the narrative moment captured within this intimate interior.
