Background
Chase was born in John Street, Fitzroy Square, on 26 February 1810.
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When a child he received some instruction from John Constable, Resident Advisor, and afterwards studied architecture.
Career
His earliest attempts in art were elaborate interiors, such as those of Henry VII"s Chapel in Westminster Abbey, and Saint George"s Chapel, Windsor. In 1826, he exhibited (for the first time), in Suffolk Street A View of the Naves of Westminster Abbey. She went on to be a notable water colourist.
Chase married twice and he had three daughters.
Chase died at his residence, 113 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, on 8 January 1879.
Membership
Chase was elected a member of the New Society of Painters in Water-colours (now the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilly) in 1835.
