Artwork

The Major's Daughter: Clara Vinrace's Farewell to her Father

The Major's Daughter:  Clara Vinrace's Farewell to her Father, by James McNeill Whistler, 1862
The Major's Daughter:  Clara Vinrace's Farewell to her Father, by James McNeill Whistler, 1862

The Major's Daughter: Clara Vinrace's Farewell to her Father is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Major's Daughter: Clara Vinrace's Farewell to her Father is an 1862 print by James McNeill Whistler, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a poignant scene of Clara Vinrace bidding farewell to her father, conveying a sense of emotional depth and personal intimacy, characteristic of Whistler's exploration of domestic themes.

Technique & Style

While specific technical details of this 1862 work are not provided, it likely reflects Whistler's early experimentation with printmaking, possibly showcasing his emerging signature style that blended simplicity with expressive line work.

History & Provenance

Created in 1862, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here, highlighting a gap in the publicly available provenance.

Context

Produced during Whistler's formative period, this piece may contextualize his transition towards more renowned works, reflecting mid-19th-century artistic interests in capturing everyday, emotionally charged moments.

Legacy

As part of Whistler's oeuvre, the piece contributes to the artist's legacy in printmaking, though its individual impact on the broader art historical narrative is not explicitly defined in the provided information.

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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