Artwork

Fulham

Fulham, by James McNeill Whistler, 1878
Fulham, by James McNeill Whistler, 1878

Fulham is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fulham is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1878. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene river scene with a bridge, calm water, and boats along the riverbank. The composition is characterized by a sense of tranquility, with the artist's use of light and shadow creating depth.

Technique & Style

Whistler's use of soft, muted colors and gentle rendering evokes a peaceful atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow adds dimensionality to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye into the composition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler

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.

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