Who painted Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London?

Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London was painted by George Taylor Plowman in 1910.

Where can I see Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London?

Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London

George Taylor Plowman , 1910

Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London is a print by George Taylor Plowman. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

George Taylor Plowman's print Whistler's Tomb, Chiswick, London, created around 1910, is a sketch of a grave site. It is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the grave of James McNeill Whistler, a notable 19th-century artist. The simple gravestone bears Whistler's name and a short poem reflecting on his life, set amidst a rough, uneven ground under a bare tree.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by simple, suggestive lines. The gravestone's plaque features tightly packed lettering, while the surrounding ground is rendered with scattered lines that evoke grass or weeds.