Artwork
The Barrow - Quartier des Marolles, Brussels
The Barrow - Quartier des Marolles, Brussels is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.448
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Barrow - Quartier des Marolles, Brussels, a print by James McNeill Whistler from 1887, captures a quiet street scene in Brussels. The composition centers on a barrow, likely laden with produce, set against a building with figures in the background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is everyday life in the Marolles district, portrayed without romanticization. The focus on a humble barrow and ordinary people reflects Whistler's interest in depicting common urban scenes.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail and texture, the print also exhibits Impressionist sensibilities through its nuanced capture of light and shadow, enhancing the scene's depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1887, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying the intersection of Impressionist and Realist artistic movements in its holdings.
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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