Artwork
La Marchande de Moutards
La Marchande de Moutards is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.58
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
La Marchande de Moutards is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1858. It is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing before a wall, wearing a long dress and hat, and holding a wicker basket. Her face is obscured, but her posture suggests she is looking downward. The scene is simple, with the woman and her basket as the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Whistler's use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and volume in the print, drawing attention to the woman and her basket.
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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