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James McNeill Whistler

William Brassey Hole , 1897

James McNeill Whistler, by William Brassey Hole, 1897
James McNeill Whistler, by William Brassey Hole, 1897

James McNeill Whistler is a print by the Impressionist artist William Brassey Hole. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1897 portrait by William Brassey Hole presents James McNeill Whistler in profile, characterized by precise linework and a subdued color palette, with the subject wearing a hat, coat, and holding a paintbrush.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait focuses on capturing Whistler's likeness, conveying subtlety and restraint, with no dramatic or emotive emphasis, highlighting the sitters' profession through the paintbrush.

Technique & Style

Hole employed a range of brushstrokes to achieve texture and depth, potentially incorporating chiaroscuro principles to create volume through light and dark contrasts, though the overall effect remains restrained.

History & Provenance

Created in 1897 as part of Hole's detailed reproductive engraving practice, the piece is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Brassey Hole

William Brassey Hole (7 November 1846 – 22 October 1917) was a Scottish Victorian painter, illustrator, etcher, and engraver. He was known for his industrial, historical and biblical scenes.

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