William Merritt Chase William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) was one of the leading artists of America at the end of the 19th century as well as a distinguished teacher. Born in Franklin, Ind., on Nov. 1, 1849, William Merritt Chase received his first art instruction in Indianapol... more
Chase, William Merritt (born Nov. 1, 1849, Williamsburg, Ind., U.S.—died Oct. 25, 1916, New York, N.Y) U.S. painter and teacher. He studied in New York and for six years in Munich. Chase became the most important U.S. art teacher of his generation, first at New York's Ar... more
