James Abbott McNeill Whistler

William Merritt Chase

Created:

Movement:

1885

Realism

key Notes:

Impressionistic Portraiture, Artistic Homage

Dimensions:

74 1/8 x 36 1/4 in. (188.3 x 92.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"James Abbott McNeill Whistler" is a portrait painted by William Merritt Chase in 1885, capturing the influential American artist known for his contributions to the aesthetic movement and tonalism. The work reflects Chase's interest in the interplay of light and color, as well as his admiration for Whistler's artistic achievements, although specific details about the commission or context of the painting remain unknown.

Description of the work:

William Merritt Chase's "James Abbott McNeill Whistler," created in 1885, features a portrait of the renowned artist Whistler, rendered in oil on canvas. The composition is characterized by a rich color palette and a loose brushwork style that captures Whistler's contemplative demeanor, set against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the subject's presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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