Who painted Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) was painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1891.

Where can I see Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)?

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)

James McNeill Whistler , 1891

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Cameo, No.

About this work

Overview

Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child) is a print by James McNeill Whistler, dating to 1891, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a serene mother and a less-defined child, conveying intimacy and closeness through the subtle portrayal of their relationship.

Technique & Style

Delicate brushwork with soft, feathery strokes and the use of chiaroscuro create a warm, dimensional, and calm atmosphere, enhanced by a muted color palette of soft grays and browns.

History & Provenance

Created in 1891, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

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.