Artwork
Annie
Annie is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Annie is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1858.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young girl, shown from the waist up, with her hands clasped together and her head turned to the right. The subject is likely a portrait, capturing the girl's contemplative demeanor.
Technique & Style
The dark background and simple composition focus attention on the girl's face and attire, conveying a sense of elegance and restraint.
History & Provenance
The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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