Who painted Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) was painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1891.

Where can I see Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)

James McNeill Whistler , 1891

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cameo, No.

Accession no.: 1941.621
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is a print by James McNeill Whistler, dating to 1891, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a serene mother and a less-defined child, conveying intimacy and closeness through the subtle portrayal of their relationship.

Technique & Style

Delicate brushwork with soft, feathery strokes and the use of chiaroscuro create a warm, dimensional, and calm atmosphere, enhanced by a muted color palette of soft grays and browns.

History & Provenance

Created in 1891, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (; July 10, 1834 – July 17, 1903) was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.