Artwork
La Vieille aux Loques
La Vieille aux Loques is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in plate: Whistler; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: 8629; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: A95948; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: co
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Overview
La Vieille aux Loques is a print created by James McNeill Whistler in 1858 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary woman seated in a dimly lit room, surrounded by everyday objects, evoking themes of solitude and domesticity. The figure is shrouded in a long dress and bonnet, with the surrounding objects, such as jars and baskets, contributing to the quiet atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by intricate lines that create a cozy and intimate atmosphere, highlighting the significance of mundane objects in the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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