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Pisano, Ronald G., "The complete catalogue of known and documented work by William Merritt Chase (1849-1916); volume 1. The paintings in pastel, monotypes, painted tiles and ceramic plates, watercolors, and prints," New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006, pg. 6.
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(Upper right:) W M. Chase. PP (stamp of the Society of Painters in Pastel) signed
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Summary:
Portrait of the artist looking to the right. He wears a brown suit with red flower on his lapel and holds a palette. He has a beard and mustache.