Artwork
The Title Page for "Douze Eaux Fortes d'après Nature"
The Title Page for "Douze Eaux Fortes d'après Nature" 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.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left in plate: Imp. Delâtre. Rue St. Jacques. 171. Paris. Nov. 1858; upper right to center in plate: Douze / Eaux Fortes / d'apres Nature / par / James Whistler; lower center in plate: À / Mon viel Ami Seymour Haden.
About this work
Overview
This etching on buff wove paper is James McNeill Whistler's title page for a series of twelve prints, 'Douze Eaux Fortes d'après Nature', created in 1858. It showcases Whistler's skill in printmaking and his distinctive aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a lively crowd in a public space, with figures rendered in simple shapes and minimal detail, conveying a sense of movement and energy. The title and signature suggest a personal and observational approach to the scene.
Technique & Style
The print features loose, quick lines and a scratchy texture, characteristic of etching. The artist's use of acid and metal plates created a warm, rough effect on the buff wove paper, adding to the overall sense of spontaneity.
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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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