Artwork
St. James Street
St. James Street is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
- Accession no.
- 1924.62
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
St. James Street, a print by James McNeill Whistler from 1878, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It captures a dynamic urban scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively city street with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and a distant church steeple, conveying the energy of urban life.
Technique & Style
Rendered predominantly in grays, the work employs chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, with darker tones enhancing the sense of atmosphere and mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 1878 by James McNeill Whistler, the work's current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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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