Sunflowers, Rue des Beaux-Arts

1892/1893

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

This is a drawing of an ornate building façade. The drawing depicts a section of a building with architectural details such as archways and columns. The intricate design highlights a textured surface, creating an impression of depth and complexity. The building appears to have multiple arched windows or doorways, surrounded by decorative elements. The artistry involves fine lines and shading that evoke a sense of both intricate craftsmanship and a dynamic street scene atmosphere. The scene feels busy and crowded with details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.8 x 27.9 cm (8 9/16 x 11 in.)
    sheet: 23.3 x 34.9 cm (9 3/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.39.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    MacDonald 2012, no. 437, only state

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Printed by Nathaniel Sparks for Miss R. Birnie Philip; Colnaghi's, London (stock no. c 35460?); purchased by NGA, 1972

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • James McNeill Whistler, Tate Gallery, London; Musée d'Orsay, Paris; National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995, no. 168, as Sunflowers, rue des Beaux-Arts.

Bibliography

1910

  • Kennedy, Edward G. The Etched Work of Whistler. New York: Grolier Club, 1910, no. 422, i/ii.

1994

  • James McNeill Whistler. Exh. cat. Tate Gallery, London; Musée d'Orsay, Paris; National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994-1995: no. 168.

2012

  • MacDonald, Margaret F., Grischka Petri, Joanna Meacock.James McNeill Whistler: The Etchings, a catalogue raisonné. University of Glasgow on-line website at http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. University of Glasgow, 2012, no. 437, only state.

Inscriptions

on plate: (butterfly); above woman and child at right: 1801 (according to Mansfield); on board between doors: MAISON / AUSTRUY[?

Watermarks

Strasbourg Lily / FF (Chicago watermark 284)

Wikidata ID

Q65571142

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