Fumette

1858

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

Auguste Delâtre

Printer, French, 1822 - 1907

The image displays a woman sitting with her arms on her lap, hands folded together. She has distinct facial features, focused expression, prominent eyes, and wavy hair. She wears a long dress with patterns near the chest and sleeves. The background is plain with a subtle texture around her, emphasizing the woman's figure and details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in brown on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 x 10.8 cm (6 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 24.7 x 19.8 cm (9 3/4 x 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.46.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    MacDonald 2012, no. 12, state v/v

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1910

  • Kennedy, Edward G. The Etched Work of Whistler. New York: Grolier Club, 1910, no. 13.

2012

  • MacDonald, Margaret, Grischka Petri, Meg Hausberg, and Joanna Meacock. James McNeill Whistler: The Etchings, A Catalogue Raisonné. Scotland: University of Glasgow, 2012, no. 12, v/v. http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk

Inscriptions

"Whistler" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp. Delatre. Rue St. Jacques.171." lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

[Prince of Wales feathers] "J&M / 1820"

Wikidata ID

Q74065743

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