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Finette, by James McNeill Whistler, 1859

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Overview

Finette is a 1859 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a long, dark dress and a hat, standing in front of a window. The woman's face is blurred, and her body is turned slightly to the right. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and the window behind her. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler 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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