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William Merritt Chase and the French connection.

From: The Magazine Antiques  |  Date: 7/1/2000  |  Author: GALLATI, BARBARA DAYER

Two apparently unrelated art exhibitions took place in the United States in 1886: Works in Oil and Pastel by the Impressionists of Paris in New York City, and Exhibition of Pictures. Studies and Sketches by Mr. Wm. M. Chase in Boston. [1] Linking them was the sponsor of both exhibitions: the American Art Association in New York City, which was run by James F. Sutton (1842 or 1843-1915), who, at the time, was trying to open the American market to French impressionist art. [2] This ...

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