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Fumette, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1858

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Overview

Fumette is a 1858 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a young girl sitting with her hands in her lap. She looks serious. You can see the details of her dress clearly. This etching is simple, but it says a lot about the girl. The background is plain, which makes the girl stand out. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this was made.

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.

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