Artwork
A Lady Seated
A Lady Seated is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Lady Seated is a lithograph created by James McNeill Whistler in 1893. It is a print in black on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a woman seated in a chair, dressed in dark attire, within a simply rendered room. Her calm and serene facial expression contributes to the overall tranquil atmosphere of the image.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed simple lines and shapes to capture the subject, resulting in a straightforward and subdued representation. The lack of detail in the lady's clothing and surroundings draws the viewer's attention to her face.
Context
Whistler was an American artist active in the late 19th century, primarily working in the UK. He focused on aesthetic qualities, rejecting sentimental or moral themes in his work, and was a proponent of the 'art for art's sake' principle.
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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