Artwork
The Butcher's Dog
The Butcher's Dog 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
The Butcher's Dog is a lithograph created by James McNeill Whistler in 1896. It is a print on wove paper, executed in black.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dog outside a butcher's shop, with people inside. The dog is the central figure, shown in profile with its ears and tail raised. The scene conveys a sense of activity and everyday life, reflecting Whistler's focus on refined artistic expression over sentimental or moral themes.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is characterized by bold lines and minimal shading, creating a simple and direct effect. The use of lithography lends the piece a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, capturing a moment in time.
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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