Artwork
Little Evelyn
Little Evelyn is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Little Evelyn is a 1896 lithograph by Whistler, created during his time in the United Kingdom. It is a print on laid paper, characteristic of his graphic work.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a young girl in a long dress, standing with her hair pulled back, holding a small object. The composition is restrained and delicate, reflecting Whistler's emphasis on refined art over sentimental themes.
Technique & Style
The artist employed lithography, a process involving ink on a smooth stone transferred to paper, resulting in soft, sketchy lines. The loose, quick lines in Little Evelyn are reminiscent of a rapid drawing, showcasing Whistler's ability to capture subtle delicacy in his graphic oeuvre.
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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