Windows Opposite Hotel, Bourges
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Windows Opposite Hotel, Bourges is a 1888 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows two windows on a building's facade, with a third window visible above the one on the left. The windows are framed by stone walls and have arched tops. The building's exterior is rendered in fine lines and subtle shading, giving it a sense of texture and depth. The image is an etching, a technique that involves carving a design onto a metal plate and then printing it onto paper. This process allows for intricate details and subtle variations in tone, which are evident in the painting's delicate lines and nuanced shading. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the building's facade. For more on the artist's use of etching, look up Whistler, James McNeill.
