Spanish Village by William Merritt Chase

Warm up your interiors with “Spanish Village”, a picturesque scene bursting with light painted by the talented William Merritt Chase. During his European study trips, the artist allowed himself to be seduced by the romantic harshness of rural landscapes. This sun-drenched canvas transposes us to the heart of a modest dirt lane, framed by rustic buildings with whitewashed walls and baked tile roofs. A small stationary donkey in the foreground and a lone rider getting lost on the horizon animate this view crushed by the midday heat. The use of sandy, ochre, and brown tones, combined with a free and assertive stroke, gives a palpable presence to this landscape which will undeniably call for travel and warmth in your home.