Artwork
James MacNeill Whistler
James MacNeill Whistler is a print by Mortimer Menpes. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1975.146
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur D. Prescott
About this work
Overview
James MacNeill Whistler is a portrait created by Mortimer Menpes around 1909, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, identified as James MacNeill Whistler, with curly hair and a mustache, shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral, contemplative expression.
Technique & Style
Menpes employed bold lines and expressive brushstrokes, contrasting light tones of the subject's face and clothing with a dark, shadowy background, evoking a sense of dynamic energy amidst quiet introspection.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1909, the work is currently held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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