Nineveh in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Merritt Chase
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013
1. William Merritt Chase Marker (Front)
(Front Side)
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.
(Back Side)
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.
Erected 2010 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Nineveh Heritage Committee. (Marker Number 41.2010.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 39° 21.729′ N, 86° 5.046′ W. Marker is in Nineveh, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Georgetown Rd and E County Road 775S, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historical Blue River Township (approx. 5.3 miles away); Thompson Mill (approx. 5.8 miles away); Edinburg (approx. 6.2 miles away); Barnett Cemetery (approx. 7 miles away); William Watson Wick (approx. 8 miles away); George King – 1782-1868 (approx. 8 miles away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 8 miles away); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 8.1 miles away).
Also see . . . William Merritt Chase. The Complete Works website homepage (Submitted on July 21, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013
2. William Merritt Chase Marker (Back)
via William Merritt Chase - The Complete Works, unknown
3. William Merritt Chase - self portrait
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013
4. William Merritt Chase Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on September 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
