Artwork
Draped Figure Standing
Draped Figure Standing 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.
About this work
Overview
Draped Figure Standing is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1891. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing figure enveloped in fabric, with the figure's head tilted downward and turned slightly to the left. The loose, flowing drapery creates a sense of movement and texture.
Technique & Style
The figure is rendered in a straightforward, naturalistic manner, with a focus on capturing the interplay of light and shadow on the fabric. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the folds and creases in the drapery.
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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