Drouet was painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1869.

Where can I see Drouet?

Drouet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Drouet?

Drouet is associated with Impressionism.

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

Artwork

Drouet

James McNeill Whistler , 1869

Drouet is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in plate: Whistler Maitre Eaufortier; lower center in plate: Druoet. Sculpteur.; lower right in plate: Whistler 1859.; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 621; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: K 15. Drouet-; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 18
Markings: Marked:stamped upper center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

About this work

Overview

Drouet is an etching and drypoint print on laid paper, produced by James McNeill Whistler between 1859 and 1879. The work depicts a seated figure with crossed arms.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified as Drouet, is portrayed with pronounced facial features against a subdued background, emphasizing character and emotional depth through restraint.

Technique & Style

Whistler employed simple, expressive lines in etching and drypoint to convey a sense of the sitter's personality, demonstrating the expressive potential of minimal detail.

History & Provenance

Created between 1859 and 1879, specific details of the print's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided.

Context

Drouet reflects Whistler's exploration of capturing essence through simplicity, characteristic of his period's artistic inclinations towards understated yet potent portraiture.

Legacy

The print exemplifies Whistler's contribution to the development of etching as a medium for nuanced portraiture, influencing subsequent artists in the pursuit of expressive minimalism.

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Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (; July 10, 1834 – July 17, 1903) was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.