De kleine lagune
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
1879 - 1880
Medium
etching
Dimensions
224; 150
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso midden boven, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
James Abbott McNeill Whistler a leading figure in the Aesthetic movement, created *De kleine lagune*The Little Lagoon) during transformative stay in Venice in 1879–1880. Amid financial pressures and artistic experimentation, Whistler produced over 100 etchings and pastels, capturing the city's shimmering waterways and atmospheric haze. This intimate plate, measuring just 224 × 150 mm, belongs to his acclaimed "Second Venice Set," series that revolutionized printmaking by prioritizing mood and subtlety over precise detail. Whistler's etching technique here blends soft-ground etching with drypo...