1859
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nursemaid and Child is a 1859 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a woman and a child in a quiet scene. The woman is reclining against a natural backdrop, showing a peaceful moment. This artwork is notable for its detailed portrayal of a domestic scene, and it highlights Whistler's skill in using light and shadows. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was made.
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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