Artwork
Courtyard, Brussels
Courtyard, Brussels is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.450
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Courtyard, Brussels is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1887. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling courtyard scene in Brussels, capturing the movement of people and the surrounding architecture. A street performer is the focal point, surrounded by onlookers, while others go about their daily activities.
Technique & Style
Whistler's loose, expressive lines convey a sense of immediacy and energy. The emphasis on capturing everyday moments and movement aligns with the principles of Realism, a movement that sought to represent life truthfully.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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