Artwork
Soupe à Trois Sous
Soupe à Trois Sous is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Soupe à Trois Sous is an etching created by James McNeill Whistler in 1859. The work is executed in black on laid paper and depicts a scene of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The etching captures a rustic interior, likely a cafe or tavern, with tables and seated figures. It presents an intimate moment, conveying social dynamics through the depiction of people interacting in a casual setting.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by sketchy lines and loose details, creating an informal atmosphere. Whistler's use of etching technique allows for a spontaneous, snapshot-like quality, emphasizing the everyday nature of the scene.
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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