Becquet
1871
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1871
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Becquet is a 1871 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man sitting with a musical instrument. He's holding it gently. The man has a mustache and curly hair, and his face is detailed. This etching has expressive lines and a soft background. The lines are simple, but they show a lot about the man. The background is not detailed, which makes the man stand out. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this was made.
