Artwork
Turkeys
Turkeys 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
Turkeys is a print created by James McNeill Whistler in 1886, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a loose dress carrying a basket of turkeys, observed by a man standing on a balcony above her. The scene conveys a quiet, everyday moment.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft lines and a muted palette relying on light and dark shading, the work utilizes shadows to define forms. Notable is the contrast between the detailed figures and the loosely rendered turkeys on the ground.
History & Provenance
Created in 1886 by James McNeill Whistler, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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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