James McNeill Whistler
Medium
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions
32 1/2 x 17 in. (82.6 x 43.2 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of A. E. Gallatin, 1923
Accession Number
23.230.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, John White Alexander's *James McNeill Whistler* as a striking charcoal portrait on paper, measuring an impressive 32½ x 17 inches. by the American artist Alexander, this work captures the likeness of James McNeill Whistler, a pivotal figure in late 19th-century art known for his bold aesthetic theories and subtle tonal harmonies. Though the exact date remains unknown, the piece reflects the era's fascination with capturing prominent personalities through intimate, expressive drawings. Charcoal's velvety texture and dynamic range allowed Ale...
About the Artist
John White Alexander · 1856–1915
American painter.