William Ingraham Chase

Biography

William Ingraham Chase, born in 1852, became one of America’s distinguished painters, celebrated for his luminous still lifes and portraits that captured both beauty and character. As a teacher, he inspired a generation of artists to explore the interplay of light and color with boldness and precision.

He passed in 1889, leaving behind works that continue to hang in galleries and homes, while his memorial at Rosehill Cemetery reminds admirers of the lasting artistry he shared with the world.