A Girl in Japanese Gown. The Kimono, c. 1895

William Merritt Chase

c. 1895

High resolution pigment ink on cotton paper

89.5 x 115 cm — View size in context

Mismo tamaño que la obra original

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Following Japan’s opening and the expansion of trade routes in the mid-19th century, Japonisme quickly spread across Europe and America. Just as Parisian Impressionists adopted compositional elements from Japanese prints and Oriental styles, William Merritt Chase was equally fascinated by the East. In the 1880s, the American painter created a series of “kimono portraits” of family and friends, including Young Woman in Japanese Dress, from the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza collection.
Chase’s enthusiasm for Oriental styles is closely linked to the influence of James Whistler’s Japanese-inspired paintings, evident in the connection between this work and Whistler’s Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen. Photography was also a crucial influence on Chase’s work. Furthermore, the mysterious, evocative atmosphere, subtle light modulations, and loose brushwork in this composition have earned Chase recognition as a pioneer of American Impressionism.

About the Artist

William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) was an influential American painter and teacher, a pioneer of Impressionism in the United States. Renowned for his versatility and technique, he blended European influences with American portraiture and landscapes. His innovative approach and teaching left a lasting impact on American painting.
William Merritt Chase

Edition Details — Neoseries

Museum Neoseries are facsimile editions of great masterpieces, created with cutting-edge technology in collaboration with institutions like the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid) or the MNAC (Barcelona) among others. They faithfully reproduce the volume, texture, and color of the original work, offering an aesthetic experience that goes beyond the museum. Each piece is produced on demand and individually numbered, with progressive and accessible pricing. An art edition that democratizes beauty and makes it possible to live with art beyond museum walls.

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Museum Neoseries, numbered and certified, increase in price by 10% with each unit sold. Always produced on demand, their value lies in the experience of beauty itself. In this way, they are granted an induced revaluation, creating a market in which price is closely linked to demand. Thus, the value of each piece becomes tied to its social acceptance, guiding its commercial development and preventing hasty trivialization.

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Framing Suggestions

Most of our editions are printed on paper and designed to travel safely and efficiently. For this reason—and because trusted framers can be found almost anywhere—we recommend framing locally. These guidelines will help you achieve the best result:

Without glass, whenever possible

Many original works are displayed without glass. To preserve the same aesthetic and presence, we recommend doing the same. The result is more natural, glare-free, and visually striking.

Mounting on rigid backing (PVC)

Ask your framer to mount the artwork onto a rigid backing. PVC is lightweight, stable, and helps prevent warping over time. It’s also essential if you choose to frame without glass.

Conservation and materials

Always use acid-free materials

If you use glass, make sure it’s anti-glare and UV-protective

Our recommended alternative: museum-grade acrylic, lighter and safer

Shipping & Packaging

Our art editions are carefully rolled and shipped in custom-made tubes designed to ensure safe transport. We offer three tube sizes—70 cm, 90 cm, and 150 cm in height—all with a 12 cm diameter. Each tube weighs approximately 5 kg. Smaller-format editions are shipped flat in a rigid cardboard folder for added protection.

Every order includes a pair of handling gloves and a Welcome Pack featuring a Certificate of Authenticity, the artist’s biography, the edition number, and a unique registration code.

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View size in context

Figura humana de referencia
Obra a escala 115 cm / 45.28"
89.5 cm / 35.24"

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

The first selection of Museum Neoseries, in collaboration with the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid), invites us to live with masterpieces from the history of art. Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, Delaunay… recreated with exceptional fidelity in scale, color, texture, and light. The same aesthetic emotion, now closer than ever. Each piece is carefully edited and numbered, with royalties paid to institutions—promoting a new way to experience art: more intimate, more everyday, more alive.