Artwork
Soupe à Trois Sous
Soupe à Trois Sous is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper center in plate: Whistler; upper right corner in black ink by unknown hand: gs; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 8623; upper left verso in black ink by unknown hand: gg; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: A95971; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: EH
About this work
Overview
Soupe à Trois Sous is an etching by James McNeill Whistler, capturing a warm, everyday scene of people engaged in casual conversation at tables within a cozy interior.
Subject & Meaning
The print conveys a sense of intimacy and social connection among the seated figures, focusing on the quiet dynamics of a shared, mundane moment.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed expressive, loose etching lines to evoke a relaxed atmosphere, effectively transmitting the mood and depth of the scene through his characteristic sketchy technique.
Context
The work reflects Whistler's ability to find beauty in ordinary, intimate settings, a hallmark of his approach to capturing modern life.
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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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