Artwork
Rue des Bons Enfants, Tours
Rue des Bons Enfants, Tours is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.208
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Rue des Bons Enfants, Tours is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1888. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a narrow street scene with three tall buildings, one of which features a visible fireplace and a shelf with an open book. The image captures a moment of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Whistler's rendering is characterized by simple shapes, dark lines, and an emphasis on light shadows over fine details, reflecting a focus on capturing the essence of the scene rather than precise representation.
Context
This work aligns with the Realist movement, which sought to portray everyday life and ordinary subjects in a straightforward manner.
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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