Artwork
Bibi Lalouette
Bibi Lalouette is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
Bibi Lalouette is a print created by James McNeill Whistler in 1859 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper. It is representative of his work as a printmaker during his early career.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman, Bibi Lalouette, with her face turned away from the viewer. The level of detail in her facial features contrasts with the simplicity of her body, suggesting a focus on capturing her expression.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed etching and drypoint to achieve a balance between controlled linework and atmospheric effects. The detailed rendering of the subject's face, achieved through intricate lines and shading, highlights the artist's technical skill and attention to detail.
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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