Artwork
Draped Figure Standing
Draped Figure Standing 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.
- Accession no.
- 1923.46
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Draped Figure Standing is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1891. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing figure enveloped in fabric, with the figure's head tilted downward and turned slightly to the left. The loose, flowing drapery creates a sense of movement and texture.
Technique & Style
The figure is rendered in a straightforward, naturalistic manner, with a focus on capturing the interplay of light and shadow on the fabric. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the folds and creases in the drapery.
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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