Pink Azalea-Chinese Vase, c.1880/90 by William Merritt Chase
Canvas Print - 15910-CWM
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USAOriginal Size: 59.7 x 42 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $51.26 USD
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Painting Information
William Merritt Chase’s "Pink Azalea – Chinese Vase," painted around the 1880s, is a refined example of Chase’s deep admiration for objects and the subtle beauty they possess. There’s a quiet intimacy in this work, where the viewer is invited not to be overwhelmed, but to pause and contemplate the simplicity of a vase and flowers - a still life that transcends its subject. Chase, an artist known for his eclectic interests and voracious collecting of beautiful objects, here channels his appreciation for Asian art, yet with a sensibility unmistakably rooted in the Western tradition.
At the heart of this painting is the juxtaposition of nature and artifact. The pink azalea blossoms, rendered with soft, delicate strokes, contrast with the smooth, cool surface of the Chinese porcelain vase. The vase itself, with its blue and white design, sits elegantly, unassuming but present, as if it carries the weight of centuries of craftsmanship within its simple form. Chase’s brushwork is particularly fine here, the texture of the flowers light and almost translucent, capturing the fleeting quality of nature, while the vase remains grounded and solid, a lasting testament to human creativity.
Chase’s love for Asian design principles is evident in the asymmetry of the composition. The vase is not centered, the flowers spill outward rather than neatly arranged, and yet there is balance - a harmony that feels spontaneous yet deliberate. The muted brown background serves as a perfect foil for the blossoms, allowing the pinks and blues to come forward, but with an understated elegance. Light plays a crucial role here, carefully guiding the viewer’s eye across the surface of the vase and gently touching the flowers, making them glow softly without overpowering the scene.
What makes this painting remarkable is its quiet confidence. Chase, though often celebrated for his grand, opulent interiors and portraits, shows here his ability to capture something more elusive - the momentary, the fleeting. The flowers, caught at their peak, may fade, but the vase remains, a symbol of the enduring power of art. This is not just a still life of objects, but a meditation on time, beauty, and the delicate balance between the ephemeral and the eternal.
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