Open full image Pin
Bibi Lalouette, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1859

Dominant colour

Overview

Bibi Lalouette is a 1859 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a portrait of a woman in this etching. She's looking straight at you with a calm face. The details in her hair and clothes are interesting because they show Whistler's skill with lines and textures. He made this etching when he was still a young artist. He was experimenting with different techniques to create detailed images. Check out the work of artist: Whistler, James McNeill

About the artist

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.

See the richer artist page

More by James McNeill Whistler

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app