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Lord Wolseley, by James McNeill Whistler, 1877

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Overview

Lord Wolseley is a 1877 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a man with a mustache, wearing a suit and tie. The background is dark, with some lighter areas around the man's head. The man's face is partially shaded, with some light reflecting off his cheek and nose. His eyes are cast downward, and his mouth is set in a serious expression. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up James McNeill Whistler, an American painter known for his contributions to Impressionism and Realism.

About the artist

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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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