A Friendly Call — William Merritt Chase | DiscoverArt

William Merritt Chase

A Friendly Call

1895

oil on canvas

76.5 × 122.5 cm (30.1 × 48.2 in)

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In the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. — check current display status with the museum.

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