Artwork
Fair, Lyme, -Regis
Fair, Lyme, -Regis is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fair, Lyme, -Regis is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1895. It is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively fair scene in Lyme Regis, with figures gathered in the foreground and a temporary structure in the background. The atmosphere is one of energy and activity, possibly centered around a performance or event.
Technique & Style
Whistler's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with strong contrasts between light and dark dominating the image. Dark shades prevail, contributing to the overall effect.
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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