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Portrait of Whistler, by Thomas Robert Way, ink, 1887

Portrait of Whistler

Thomas Robert Way

1887

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Whistler is a 1887 ink by Thomas Robert Way, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Robert Way
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph presents a portrait of a man, likely Whistler, with curly hair and a mustache. He is attired in a dark jacket, complemented by a white shirt and a dark tie. The background of the portrait is a solid, dark color. The man's gaze is directed to the left, and his expression appears somewhat serious. His attire suggests a formal or professional setting. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture in the portrait. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of lithography.

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