The Thames
Print
1896 (made)
1896 (made)
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James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) was one of the most influential and radical painters of his day. He was greatly influenced by arts from Japan. This lithotint print echoes the style of an East Asian ink painting, and suggests Whistler’s particular interest in the composition of Japanese painting and prints. The subject matter – the River Thames – inspired Whistler to produce a number of prints and paintings. In works such as these Whistler emphasised impressions and moods, rather than visually accurate depictions of landscape.
Object details
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Title | The Thames (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Lithotint on paper |
Brief description | Lithotint by J.A.M. Whistler, 1896, view over the River Thames. Signed by the artist with a butterfly monogram. |
Physical description | A print in black and shades of grey, showing a view over the Thames, with boats and buildings in the distance. Signed by the artist with a buttefly monogram. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (In pencil)
Way 125 The Thames |
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Summary | James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) was one of the most influential and radical painters of his day. He was greatly influenced by arts from Japan. This lithotint print echoes the style of an East Asian ink painting, and suggests Whistler’s particular interest in the composition of Japanese painting and prints. The subject matter – the River Thames – inspired Whistler to produce a number of prints and paintings. In works such as these Whistler emphasised impressions and moods, rather than visually accurate depictions of landscape. |
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Accession number | CIRC.171-1965 |
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Record created | February 20, 2006 |
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