Artwork
Doorway and Vine
Doorway and Vine is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.17
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Doorway and Vine is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1886. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a doorway set into a stone wall, with a vine above it and foliage to the side. A figure stands in the distance, within the doorway's dark interior. The scene invites contemplation, presenting a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Whistler's work emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, contrasting the dark doorway with the surrounding lighter tones. This approach creates a sense of quiet reflection.
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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