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The Fan (Model No. 3)

James McNeill Whistler

1888

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

The Fan (Model No. 3) is a 1888 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?: 1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a woman standing in the center, with her body facing slightly to the left. She is nude, with her right arm bent and her hand holding a fan above her head. The woman's face is blurred, and her left arm is at her side. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to emphasize the woman's figure. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to explore the concept of chiaroscuro, which involves using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.