William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase (HM19HH)

Location: Nineveh, IN 46164 Johnson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 21.729', W 86° 5.046'

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Prolific artist who helped develop and promote a style internationally recognized as distinctly American. Born 1849 near here; studied art in Indianapolis, New York, and Munich. Returned to New York in 1878; opened lavish Tenth Street Studio where he painted, exhibited and sold works, gave private lessons, and hosted cultural events.

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Worked in many styles and media including oil, watercolor, and pastels; labeled as an "American Impressionist." Taught male and female students mainly on East Coast and in Europe; many became important artists. Active in influential art organizations; helped establish Shinnecock Summer School of Art and Chase School of Art. Died 1916.
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HM NumberHM19HH
Series This marker is part of the Indiana: Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers series
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Marker Number41.2010.1
Year Placed2010
Placed ByIndiana Historical Bureau and Nineveh Heritage Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 10:12am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 578904 N 4357366
Decimal Degrees39.36215000, -86.08410000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 21.729', W 86° 5.046'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 21' 43.74" N, 86° 5' 2.76" W
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Area Code(s)317, 812
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 7784 Georgetown Rd, Nineveh IN 46164, US
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