The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

A man sits resting beside a sandy path that winds through a soft, pastel-colored landscape of grasses and shrubs under a wide, pale blue sky.

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S04 E10 – William Merritt Chase, Rest by the Wayside, 1902

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In Rest by the Wayside, William Merritt Chase captures a quiet moment along a sunlit trail, where vast skies and soft terrain offer weary travelers—and viewers—a peaceful pause within a boundless, pastel-hued landscape.

Research by Meghan Hofer
Voiced by Blake Chapman

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 5, Lilacs
Composed and performed by Sergey Rachmaninov

Original air date: July 11, 2025

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About The Owsley Moment

Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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