Artwork
Chancellerie, Loches
Chancellerie, Loches is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Chancellerie, Loches is a print created by James McNeill Whistler in 1888 using etching on laid paper. It is an example of his work as a printmaker and painter.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a tall, ornate building with people in the street in front of it. The scene is rendered in loose, sketchy lines, capturing the atmosphere of an urban setting.
Technique & Style
Whistler used etching to create the print, achieving dark, scratchy lines on textured paper. The technique emphasizes the expressive quality of the lines and the rough texture of the paper.
History & Provenance
Whistler was an American artist active in the United Kingdom during the late 19th century, known for his emphasis on aesthetic refinement in his work.
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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