Who painted The Reprimand?

The Reprimand was painted by Walter Shirlaw in 1882.

Where can I see The Reprimand?

The Reprimand is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Reprimand?

The Reprimand is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Reprimand?

Museum-quality prints of The Reprimand are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Reprimand

Walter Shirlaw , 1882

The Reprimand is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Walter Shirlaw. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: E. Johnson; lower right in plate: W. Shirlaw; lower left edge in graphte by unknown hand: A12900; upper left in graphhite by unknown hand: 4; right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Farrer
Markings: Marked:embossed lower left: [R]EPRIMAND / [AM]ERICAN / ART / [U]NION

About this work

Overview

The Reprimand is an etching by Walter Shirlaw, created around 1882. It is a print made in brownish-black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a tense moment between two figures in a dimly lit, cramped space. A woman stands rigidly, holding a fan, while an older man sits, grasping a cane. The atmosphere suggests a quiet, strained interaction.

Technique & Style

Shirlaw employed rapid, expressive lines to convey texture and atmosphere, capturing the roughness of the woman's coat and the grain of the wall. The etching technique allowed for a range of tonal values, adding depth to the scene.