Artwork
The Turret-Ship
The Turret-Ship is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:the following all by later hand in graphite, lower center verso: K 321 Turret Ship; lower right verso: 142 / C354/48
About this work
Overview
The Turret-Ship is a 1887 print by James McNeill Whistler, created using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a warship at center, surrounded by calm water and other vessels in the distance. Whistler's focus on formal composition and visual harmony is evident in the serene scene, which eschews narrative or sentimental themes.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed etching and drypoint to achieve precise, controlled lines and intricate details, such as the ship's rigging. The combination of these techniques created a sense of depth and texture, contributing to the overall effect of quiet contemplation.
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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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