William Rockhill Nelson

Artist: William Merritt Chase
Artwork: William Rockhill Nelson
Description: This portrait of William Rockhill Nelson was painted by William Merritt Chase in 1907. Nelson was a businessman and art collector who founded the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. The painting is a half-length portrait, and Nelson is depicted seated in a chair, wearing a dark suit and white tie. He has a serious expression on his face, and his hands are folded in his lap. The painting is done in a realistic style, and Chase has captured Nelson’s likeness well. The painting is a valuable historical document, as it provides a glimpse into the life of one of Kansas City’s most prominent citizens.
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