Artwork
Lagoon: Noon
Lagoon: Noon is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lagoon: Noon, a print by James McNeill Whistler from 1886, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. This work depicts a serene, bustling harbor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a tranquil harbor with three prominently anchored ships, a docked group of people, and tied horses, conveying a moment of everyday activity in a maritime setting.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines, the print employs a rapid, spontaneous technique, akin to a snapshot, with detailed ships juxtaposed against more sketchy, impressionistic renderings of the surrounding environment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1886 by James McNeill Whistler, the work's provenance is currently traced to its holding at The Cleveland Museum of Art, though earlier ownership details are not specified 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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