Who painted Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_?

Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_ was painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1859.

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Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_ is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_ is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_

James McNeill Whistler , 1859

Z. Astruc, Editor of _L'Artiste_ 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. Z.

Inscription: Inscribed:on plate: Whistler. 1859. ['t' not crossed]

About this work

Overview

Z. Astruc, Editor of L'Artiste is a drypoint print on Asian laid paper created by James McNeill Whistler in 1859. It is a portrait of Zacharie Astruc, a French writer and art critic.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Astruc with a full beard and wavy hair, gazing directly at the viewer. His right hand is raised to his chin, conveying a sense of contemplation. Astruc was associated with avant-garde circles in mid-19th-century Paris.

Technique & Style

Whistler employed drypoint on Asian laid paper, creating a textured and nuanced image. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the portrait. The etched line is restrained, capturing Astruc's features and attire with subtlety.

History & Provenance

Whistler, an American expatriate working in London, created this portrait early in his career, before he became known for tonal compositions and his advocacy of 'art for art's sake'.

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Artist

James McNeill Whistler

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.