Artwork
The Smith's Yard
The Smith's Yard is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.37
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Smith's Yard is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1895. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a small group of people gathered near a horse tied to a post, surrounding a low doorway in a rustic yard. The scene captures a quiet, everyday moment.
Technique & Style
Whistler used rapid, sketchy strokes to convey the scene, emphasizing light and shadow over detail. This approach gives the drawing a lively, unfinished quality.
Context
The work is associated with the Realist movement, which focused on depicting ordinary life.
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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