1858
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Wine-Glass is a 1858 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching features a delicate wine glass, its slender stem and bowl rendered in intricate detail. The glass sits atop a dark, irregularly shaped object, possibly a piece of fabric or a mat, which in turn rests on a flat surface. The background is a deep, rich brown, with subtle cross-hatching that adds texture and depth to the image. The artist's use of line and shading creates a sense of volume and weight, drawing the viewer's eye to the glass. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance, inviting the viewer to contemplate the simple beauty of the everyday object. For more on the artist's work, explore the paintings of Whistler, James McNeill.
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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