Artwork
The Balcony
The Balcony is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.767
- Credit line
- Bequest of John L. Severance
About this work
Overview
The Balcony is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created around 1880. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing in a doorway on a balcony, gazing out. The balcony features ornate carvings and a railing with balusters. The woman wears a long, dark dress and has her back to the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the print showcases Whistler's attention to detail in the architecture and the woman's attire. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, while the use of chiaroscuro draws the viewer's eye to the woman.
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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