Artwork
Exeter Street
Exeter Street is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Exeter Street, a print by James McNeill Whistler from 1887, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It captures a dynamic street scene with figures and architecture.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays everyday urban life, focusing on the intersection of human activity and architectural backdrop, reflecting themes common in Impressionist depictions of modernity.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed expressive, bold brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette to convey the scene's depth, atmosphere, and energetic bustle, aligning with Impressionist principles of capturing fleeting moments.
History & Provenance
Created in 1887, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
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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